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Moroccan Mashed Potatoes

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"These creamy Middle Eastern-style potatoes are flavored with turmeric and use olive oil rather than butter. They are great alone, and for fillings in puff pastries. Amounts of salt, pepper, and other spices may be adjusted to taste." — Dania

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Original recipe makes 32 side dish servings Change Servings

10 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

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Directions

Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook until translucent and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
Drain water from the potatoes, and mash. Stir in the onion, and continue mashing. Mix in the turmeric, salt, pepper, and cumin. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, or amount desired to make the potatoes more or less creamy.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 16 mins
READY IN 36 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 03, 2008

From the Recipe Creator: I just realized I forgot an ingredient! This recipe is great with a dash of nutmeg as well

—Dania

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 03, 2011

Pretty good, a different take on mashed potatoes. Bf just said "they're different". He ate his full serving though, and agreed to have some with chicken for his leftover lunch tomorrow, so he liked them okay. He did ask me if these were seasoned with saffron, and I think they'd be good that way--but I LOVE saffron. Turmeric, which I like, but not as much, is a harsher flavor. Nice idea, and it works pretty well, so I'd try with different seasonings. I used red potatoes and didn't peel the skin--part laziness, part wanting the nutrition from it. I prefer mashed potatoes with the skin anyway. Thanks for the recipe!

—pomplemousse

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Nov 26, 2008

Phenomenal! love these potatoes. I went on a potatoe testing kick tonight and made 4 different types of mashed potatoes. This was by far the shocker!! Love it. It tastes wonderful. Not quite as fluffy as your traditional mashed potatoes, but the taste, Wow! And it wasn't overpowering like a couple other recipies we tried. Try em, you'll love it.

—clevercook

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Mar 30, 2009

These were really tasty and something completely unique. They would go great with some grilled chicken or fish!

—Bethy

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Apr 14, 2010

I added 2 onions instead of one, and instead of 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, I did 1 and a 1/2 and oh boy - this was really worth 5 stars! So delicious.

—Ilana

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Jul 07, 2009

Loved it. Did end up adding some milk when I was mashing at the end. Did not want to keep adding oil to make them creamy. Great flavor!

—Aspiring Chef Rita

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Nov 24, 2009

I served these with the Moroccan Lamb with Shiraz Honey Sauce. BG HIT!!

—KnitGoddess

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Dec 09, 2010

Very tasty dish. went very well with a Pork Tenderloin Wellington. Everyone liked it and asked for the ingredients. I added a bit more liquid to make them a bit softer, but otherwise wouldn't change a thing.

—KellyM

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Nutrition

Calories
103 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
21.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
1.4 g
2%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
1.8 g
4%

Sodium
224 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan Mashed Potatoes

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 103
Calories from Fat: 13

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 224mg 9 %
Potassium 353mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 21.3g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 1.8g 4 %
Sugars 1g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 18 %
Magnesium 8 %
Folate 6 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.