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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%
Vitamin A 388mcg		7%
Vitamin B6 0.7mg		34%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg		1%
Vitamin C 45mg		75%
Vitamin E 0mcg		0%
Calcium 56mg		5%
Iron 1mg		10%
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Mashed Potatoes Swirled With Pesto Recipe #92999

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!

by ~Rita~

30 min | 15 min prep

SERVES 6 -8

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

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

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Mashed Potatoes Swirled With Pesto Recipe #92999

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