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Garlic and Olive Oil Smashed Yukon Gold Potatoes

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Recipe information

  • Total Time

    25 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds medium-size unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, each cut into wedges
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 large garlic cloves, peeled, halved
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Steam potato wedges until very tender, about 15 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 5 tablespoons oil in large skillet over low heat. Add garlic; sauté until golden, about 6 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add potatoes and thyme to skillet. Mash coarsely. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and serve.

TagsYukon Gold PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableVegetableSideDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianEasy5 Ingredients or Fewer30 Minutes or LessSteamRosh HashanahPassoverBon Appétit
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