mashed potatoes moroccan-style

15 Pinches
Vallèe du Willamette, OR
Updated on Aug 4, 2014

Readjusted from a recipe found in the cookbook 'The Humble Spud'. Instead of pan frying chunks of potatoes, they were mashed. Use homemade harissa if possible. Delicious with broiled mild white fish!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (yukon golds for the test recipe)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced (switched from yellow onion)
  • 2 - red bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced (used one red and one orange bell pepper)
  • 4 - tomatoes, cut into small chunks
  • 2-3 - garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
  • 3-4 teaspoons harissa paste, to taste
  • - salt, to taste
  • sprig fresh flat leaf parsley or fresh cilantro, minced

How To Make mashed potatoes moroccan-style

  • Step 1
    In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil and boil the potatoes until very tender. Drain and place the cooked potatoes in a serving bowl.
  • Step 2
    Mash the potatoes then add the remaining ingredients and incorporate. Add salt to taste. If desired, garnish with flat leaf parsley or fresh cilantro.

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