SPINACH & FETA MASHED POTATOES
Spanakopita inspired mashed potatoes with feta, spinach, garlic, dill and lemon.
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Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds red potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- salt and pepper
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach stacked and cut into thin ribbons
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ - 1 cup room temperature or warm milk
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- the zest of 1 lemon about ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Wash, peel and cube the potatoes placing them in a large saucepan of cold water. Add enough water to cover them and bring to a boil, simmer until fork tender about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat the oil over medium-low heat in a medium frying pan. Add the garlic and a pinch or two of salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the spinach, toss and turn off the heat. Add a couple more pinches of salt and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are tender drain and add back to the pan, off the heat.
- Add the butter and ½ cup milk, smash with a potato masher, adding more milk to get the consistency you like.
- Stir in the spinach, feta, dill and zest. Season well with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams