Mint pesto mash

Name: Mint pesto mash
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italian recipes
Ingredients: 1.2kg potatoes, cut into large chunks; 25g fresh mint leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 50ml olive oil; 50g vegetarian Parmesan, grated

Published: 31 Oct 06
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

Jazz up your usual mashed potato recipe with the fresh flavour of mint.

Serves 6
Ready in 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1.2kg potatoes, cut into large chunks
25g fresh mint leaves
2 garlic cloves
50ml olive oil
50g vegetarian Parmesan, grated

Method

Put the potatoes in a large pan of lightly salted water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until tender. Drain well and return to the pan. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the mint pesto. Whizz the mint leaves and garlic in a mini food processor until finely chopped, then gradually add the olive oil. Mash the potatoes well, then stir in the mint pesto and Parmesan. Season and serve with the lamb.

Recipe from November 2006 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 241kcals
Fat: 9.1g (2.5g saturated)
Protein: 7.7g
Carbohydrates: 34.5g (1.8g sugar)
Salt: 0.2g

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