Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil
2 servings
40 minutes
Mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and olive oil is a cozy dish with European roots that captivates with its tenderness and rich flavor. Its history traces back to traditional cuisines where roasted garlic was used to impart a deep, sweet taste. The velvety texture of the mashed potatoes harmonizes with the softness of the roasted garlic, while first-pressed olive oil adds a subtle herbal note. This dish is versatile—it pairs excellently with meat dishes, especially beef, giving them a distinctive character. The light spiciness of black pepper and the freshness of parsley complete this gastronomic masterpiece. Simple to prepare yet exquisite in taste, it can serve as both an everyday treat and part of a festive dinner.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
- Potato: 600 g
3
Boil the potatoes until cooked.
4
Cut off the top of the garlic head.
- Garlic: 1 head
5
Place garlic in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap it up.
- Olive oil: 15 ml
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes until soft and golden.
7
Mash the potatoes.
8
Mash the potatoes and squeeze in the garlic cloves, then mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
9
Drizzle the puree with good first-press olive oil to complement the sweetness of the garlic with the herbaceous flavor of olives. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 50 ml
- Parsley: to taste
10
Such puree is best served with beef in any form.