Basque Potatoes

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup milk (approx)
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 small green sweet pepper, deseeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 2 small tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 2 ounces pimento stuffed olives, sliced
  • 1 strip orange rind
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, just cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until just tender.
  2. 2
    Drain well then mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth.
  3. 3
    Add the milk, season with salt and pepper and beat well. Cover and keep warm.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Mix in the tomatoes, olives, orange peel, basil and wine, blend well and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions and bell pepper are just tender.
  6. 6
    Remove the orange peel and adjust the seasoning.
  7. 7
    To serve - place the potatoes in a shallow serving bowl, spoon vegetables and juices over the top and garnish with parsley. Serve hot.

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