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Title: Mashed Potatoes with Green Olives and Olive Oil
Categories: Vegetable American
Yield: 8 Servings

4lbWhite or Yukon gold
  Potatoes
10lgFresh basil leaves
3 3" strips
1/3cOlive oil
1cGreen olives -- * see note
1/2tsSalt
  Lemon zest

*Use good quality green olives, such as French picholine, pitted and finely chopped.

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters. Put into a pan with the basil leaves and lemon zest. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover the pan and reduce the heat. Simmer about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

2. Drain the potatoes into a colander. Discard the basil and lemon peel. Put into a large bowl and add the olive oil, green olives and salt. Using an electric mixer or potato masher, mash the potatoes coarsely. Serve hot.

Recipe By : Seattle Times 2/26/97

From: "Rooby" Date: 26 Feb 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä

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