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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (263g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
Calories 290
Calories from Fat 112		(38%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 12.5g	19%
	Saturated Fat 7.8g	39%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 33mg		11%
Sodium 493mg		20%
Potassium 994mg		28%
Total Carbohydrate 40.8g		13%
	Dietary Fiber 5.1g	20%
	Sugars 1.8g
Protein 5.4g		10%
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~Rita~

Mashed Potatoes Swirled With Pesto

Recipe #92999 | 30 min | 15 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Jun 9, 2004

Here's a twist on the common mashed potato recipe.The pesto is gently folded in to streak the potatoes.This would be fun for St. Patty's Day!

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2-3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pesto sauce (Pesto or your favorite store bought)
basil, garnish
pine nuts, garnish

Directions

1
Cover and cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until potatoes are fork tender.
2
Drain potatoes.
3
Mash potatoes in a large mixing bowl until no lumps remain.
4
Add butter and milk, salt, and pepper mashing in to blend together.
5
Fold in pesto very lightly just to streak the potatoes.
6
Garnish with pine nut and basil.

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From: Kaden's Mum

On Aug 22, 2009

Yum, yum, YUM!

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From: Lainey6605

On Jun 29, 2008

Very different for us, but we enjoyed it a lot. I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed it in mashed potatoes. I added some fresh oregano and a little garlic as well. Delish! Made for ZWT4 for the Tastebud Tickling Travellers.

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From: Dr. Jenny

On Jun 11, 2008

What a deliciously different way to enjoy mashed potatoes! DH and I really enjoyed these the other night as a side to our lamb chops. Loved the addition of basil and pine nuts in the garnish. We will definitely be making this again (when I'm not devouring your garlic cauliflower). Thanks, Rita. Made for ZWT4.

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From: Karen67

On Mar 12, 2007

Halfway through making this recipe I discovered that I was out of pesto, so I got creative and made my own out of the only thing in the house that would work...bok choy. It was very tasty, and probably a lot healthier than my typical mashed potatoes swimming in melted butter. I can't wait to try it with real pesto!

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