Mashed Potato Skordalia

Name: Mashed Potato Skordalia
Ingredients: 1/3 cup walnuts; 1 cup mashed potatoes, room temperature; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; Pita chips and/or cucumber spears (for serving)

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup walnuts
1 cup mashed potatoes, room temperature
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Pita chips and/or cucumber spears (for serving)

Directions

1

Toast walnuts in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Let cool; finely chop.
2

Mix potatoes, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 2 Tbsp. warm water in a medium bowl; season with salt. Drizzle skordalia with oil and top with chives and toasted walnuts. Serve with pita chips and cucumbers.