Mediterranean Smashed Potatoes - Lighter Substitution for mashed potatoes
Serves 6

Ingredient	Amount
Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes, washed, 1/4 rd	3 lbs
Pons Olive Oil	3 oz
Garlic, fresh chopped	2 tsp.
Italian Parsley, fine Chopped	2 Tbsp.
Organic Fresh thyme, leaves only, fine chopped	1 tsp.
Lemons, Zested & juiced	2 ea.
Capers, rinsed of brine	2 Tbsp.
Oil Cured Olives, pit removed, chopped	4 Tbsp.
Crush Red Pepper Flakes	1/4 tsp.
Sea Salt	1 Tbsp

Method:

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Place atop stove and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and slowly cook until potatoes are tender. Drain potatoes and transfer back to the pot. Add all of the reaming ingredients and smash using a "potato smasher" or whip in a stand mixer. Transfer to your favorite serving platter and serve immediately.