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tahini mashed potatoes recipe

Tahini Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Forget the cream or non-dairy substitute to make creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered ( about 9-10 medium potatoes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • ¾ cup ice water
  • ½1 tsp salt (to taste)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped, fresh parsley and/or 2-3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place potatoes in a large pot and add enough water to cover them about 1½ inches.
  2. Bring water to a boil and add 1 tsp salt. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for about 30 minutes, until potatoes are soft (we recommend checking after 20 minutes).
  3. In the meantime, prepare the tahini sauce. Place tahini in a medium bowl. Add ½ tsp salt and ice water, ¼ cup at a time, whisking very well after each addition (the tahini will thicken after the first addition, but it will loosen up when you add more water).
  4. When the potatoes are soft and still warm, mash them slightly. Add tahini sauce, ½ tsp salt (optional, to taste) and whisk until creamy.
  5. Whisk in parsley and/or sesame seeds, if using.
  • Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Quick
  • Cuisine: Holiday