EatingWell: Mash purple potatoes with infused oil
Roasting garlic and thyme in olive oil infuses potatoes with a heady flavor that makes a luxurious addition to these mashed potatoes. Purple potatoes make a delightful lavender mash, but you can use white potatoes if you prefer.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Purple Potatoes
Serves 10
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
1 head garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 multi-branch sprigs fresh thyme (about 1/3 ounce)
2 pounds purple potatoes; cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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