Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes are ultra-smooth and rich, with a pronounced olive oil flavor and gentle garlic warmth. Simmered potatoes and garlic create depth, while whisked-in extra-virgin oil gives a luxurious, dairy-free finish. Ideal as a dinner side for vegan and non-vegan tables alike.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a saucepan. Cover them with cold water by at least 1 inch. Season with salt and the garlic, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the potatoes are very soft, about 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot or transfer to a bowl.
- 3
Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until very smooth. Switch to a whisk or an electric hand mixer and whip in the olive oil in two additions.
- 4
Season with salt to taste; if desired, drizzle more olive oil over the top before serving.
- Calories 448.68 kcal High 22%
- Protein 5.36 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 54.0 g 20%
- Total Fat 25.1 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 3.57 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 22.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 2.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 75.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 1108.65 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 33.06 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Russet Potato, and Salt & Vinegar Seasoning. Each serving provides about 448.68 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Russet Potato, Salt & Vinegar Seasoning. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes healthy?
- Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 448.68 calories and 5.36 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.57 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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