Mashed Potatoes With Parsley and Walnut Pesto

Name: Mashed Potatoes With Parsley and Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons lightly toasted walnuts; 2 large cloves garlic; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup hot skim milk

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings

1cup Italian parsley leaves
2tablespoons lightly toasted walnuts
2large cloves garlic
⅓cup extra-virgin olive oil
3pounds boiling potatoes, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
½cup hot skim milk

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine parsley, walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced. Slowly add one-fourth cup of the oil and process until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2
Cut the potatoes in large, uniform cubes and boil in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash, mixing with the skim milk and remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
To serve, either stir in the pesto so it blends uniformly or creates a streaky marbelized effect. Alternately, the potatoes can be served with each portion topped with some of the pesto.