Creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

These delicious olive oil mashed potatoes, are perfect as a side dish. It can be served as an everyday comfort food. It is also perfect when served for celebratory special occasions. Using simple ingredients, this healthy and creamy side dish will impress everybody!

Today, we're excited to share a recipe that transforms a classic comfort food into a healthier, vegan-friendly delight. Our creamy olive oil mashed potatoes are a fantastic alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. By using extra virgin olive oil instead of butter, we achieve a deliciously smooth and creamy texture that's perfect for those looking for a healthy mashed potatoes recipe without compromising on taste.

You might wonder why we've chosen to make mashed potatoes without butter. There are several reasons. Firstly, using olive oil provides a good substitute for those who are vegan or lactose intolerant. Secondly, olive oil offers the best flavor while also being packed with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. This makes our recipe not only delicious but also healthy. Lastly, the rich, fruity taste of olive oil complements the creamy potatoes, giving them an indulgent yet wholesome twist.

Jump to:

• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Chef’s Tips
• Variations and Substitutions
• What to Serve With Olive Oil Mash
• Storage Instructions
• How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes
• FAQs
• Creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meal planning.
• Simple Ingredients: With just a few pantry staples like potatoes, fresh garlic cloves, and olive oil, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish.
• Easily Customized: Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to make these mashed potatoes uniquely yours.
• Side Dish: These creamy mashed potatoes are not just a delicious vegan dish but pair beautifully with a variety of main courses, from roast chicken to grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

• Potatoes (suitable for mashing): Choose starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamy texture. They are high in potassium and vitamin C, essential for a healthy diet.
• Garlic Cloves: Adds a subtle, aromatic flavor and numerous health benefits, including boosting the immune system.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Replaces butter for a vegan option, offering healthy fats and antioxidants, enhancing the dish's flavor and texture.
• Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper: Essential for seasoning, bringing out the natural flavors of these simple ingredients and adding a perfect balance of taste.

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Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your creamy olive oil mashed potatoes:

• Prepare the Potatoes and Garlic: Add the peeled, chunks of potatoes and peeled fresh garlic cloves to a large pot. Cover with cold water and season with salt.
• Boil the Potatoes: Bring the pot to a boil. Cook on medium heat until the potatoes are fork-tender.

• Drain and Steam Dry: Drain potatoes and allow them to steam dry in the colander for a few minutes. This ensures a fluffy texture.
• Mash and Mix: Return the potatoes and garlic cloves to the pot. Add the extra virgin olive oil and mash the cooked potatoes using a potato masher or ricer. Mix thoroughly.
• Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Tips

• Rinse Potatoes before Boiling: Always thoroughly rinse potatoes in cold water before cooking. It removes the starch. This ensures fluffy mashed potatoes.
• Seasoning the Water: Always season the water when boiling potatoes. It infuses the potatoes with flavor from the start, ensuring they’re well-seasoned throughout.
• Steam Drying: Allowing the cooked potatoes to steam dry in the colander helps remove excess moisture, resulting in fluffy mashed potatoes with the best texture.
• High-Quality Olive Oil: Use extra virgin olive oil for its rich, fruity flavor. This ensures your mashed potatoes are delicious and nutritious.
• Mashing Tools: For a creamy texture, use a potato ricer. If you don’t have one, a potato masher works just as well to achieve a smooth consistency.

Variations and Substitutions

• Add Fresh Herbs: Enhance the flavor by adding fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or chives.
• For a Bit of Heat: sprinkle in some smoked dried chili flakes. 
• For a Zesty Twist: mix in lemon zest or a spoonful of basil pesto.
• Substitute Avocado Oil: If you’re looking to try a different healthy fat, avocado oil is a great option. It has a mild flavor and provides similar health benefits to olive oil.

What to Serve With Olive Oil Mash

• Great Side Dish: These creamy olive oil mashed potatoes are a versatile side dish that can be served as an accompaniment with roast chicken, grilled fish, or even a hearty beef stew. Try it with our Beef Bourguignon or Coq au Vin.
• Vegetarian Meals: Pair these mashed potatoes with grilled Portobello mushrooms or a vibrant vegetable stir-fry for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
• Holiday Feasts: Perfect for holiday dinners, these mashed potatoes complement turkey, ham, or a festive nut roast beautifully.
• Comfort Food: It is a great option alongside meatloaf or fried chicken for a classic comfort food combination.

Storage Instructions

• Fridge: Store your mashed potatoes in an airtight container or a mason jar in the fridge for 2-3 days. This keeps them fresh and ready to reheat whenever needed.
• Freezer: For longer storage, place the mashed potatoes in a good quality airtight container and freeze for up to a month. This is perfect for meal prepping and ensuring you always have a great side dish on hand.

How to Reheat Mashed Potatoes

• If potatoes are frozen, first defrost in the fridge until thawed.
• Warm potatoes in the microwave oven for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until heated through.

FAQs

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish that never goes out of style, and our creamy olive oil version is sure to become a favorite food in your household. This recipe is not only delicious and simple to make but also healthier and suitable for various dietary preferences. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out! 

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The nutrition is an estimate only. It was calculated using Nutrifox, an online nutrition calculator.