Lemon Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Name: Lemon Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks; 4 garlic cloves, cut in half; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely shredded; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from half a lemon)

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
4 garlic cloves, cut in half
2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon peel, finely shredded
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from half a lemon)

Directions

1

Cook potatoes and garlic in lightly salted water until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes; drain, but reserve a cup of the cooking liquid.
2

Mash potatoes to desired consistency, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, salt, pepper, and enough of the reserved liquid to reach the desired consistency.
3

Transfer mash to a serving bowl, top with capers, parsley, and lemon peel; drizzle with remaining olive oil and squeeze the lemon juice over top and serve.