Moroccan Mashed Potatoes

Delicious Moroccan-style mashed potatoes seasoned with spices like cumin and turmeric use olive oil instead of butter for their creamy, smooth texture.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 103 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 10 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until translucent and lightly brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 3

Drain water from potatoes, and mash. Stir in onion, and continue mashing. Add turmeric, salt, pepper, and cumin. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, more to taste, until potatoes are creamy.