Basil mashed potatoes Basil is an excellent addition not only to vegetables and meat, but also a base for sweet dishes. In addition, this herb is brewed in tea and put into cocktails. And not only for the sake of taste, but due to its medicinal properties. Leaves and seeds of the basil are able to remove edema with bruises and dislocations, reduce inflammation in diseases of the eyes, digestive system, bladder, liver, kidneys and heart diseases. The therapeutic properties of basil are in demand in colitis, gastritis, cough, conjunctivitis and many other diseases. And if you have tired eyes - will help infusion of basil leaves. In this recipe, we added basil in puree and gave a new flavor to your favorite dish - mashed potatoes. The spicy aroma and creamy taste of this dish will perfectly suit fish or meat steaks. Cook for health!
Ingredients:- Potatoes 800 g
- Milk 200 ml
- Butter 50 g
- Basil green fresh 50 g
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Salt 1 tsp.
- Step 1 To prepare this dish, take: potatoes, butter, milk, fresh green basil, garlic and salt.
- Step 2 Peel the potatoes and cut into large cubes. Fill with water and cook for 30-40 minutes until cooked.
- Step 3 Finely chop the basil.
- Step 4 Melt the butter over low heat.
- Step 5 Add the basil to the butter, squeeze out the garlic and mix. There is an alternative way: in the melted butter add basil leaves and cloves of garlic, and then whisk everything in the blender.
- Step 6 Drain the water in which the potatoes were boiled. Pound it in mashed potatoes, gradually adding milk.
- Step 7 Add the melted butter with basil and garlic in a smoothie and mix. You can even whip the mixer, literally one minute.
- Step 8 Serve hot.