Mashed Potatoes Nicoise

Transform your traditional side dish into a Mediterranean masterpiece with Mashed Potatoes Niçoise! This recipe elevates creamy Yukon Gold potatoes with bold, briny flavors from Kalamata olives and capers, complemented by aromatic fresh herbs like parsley and chives. A touch of lemon zest and extra-virgin olive oil adds brightness, while butter and heavy cream ensure luxurious richness with every bite. Perfectly seasoned and finished with a gentle drizzle of olive oil, these mashed potatoes are a vibrant nod to classic Niçoise cuisine. Serve warm as the ideal accompaniment to grilled fish, roasted chicken, or your favorite vegetarian fare. A quick and easy recipe that's both sophisticated and comforting!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
• 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp Capers, drained
• 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Peel the Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them into evenly sized chunks, about 2 inches. This ensures they cook evenly.

Step 2

Place the potato chunks in a large pot and cover them with 8 cups of water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the Nicoise additions. Chop the Kalamata olives, finely chop the parsley and chives, and zest the lemon.

Step 5

Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them thoroughly and return them to the pot. Let them sit in the dry pot for a minute to evaporate any remaining water.

Step 6

Add the butter, heavy cream, olive oil, and minced garlic to the potatoes. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chopped olives, capers, parsley, chives, and lemon zest. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Season the mashed potatoes with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt if needed. Taste and adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Step 9

Transfer the Mashed Potatoes Nicoise to a serving dish and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil for garnish. Serve warm as a vibrant side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3192.7 grams (3192.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975

Total Fat 139.50g	179%
Saturated Fat 59.00g	295%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 244mg	81%
Sodium 4842mg	211%
Total Carbohydrate 171.30g	62%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 6.40g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 381mg	29%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 4044mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.9%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 33.8%