Patates Skortou (garlic Potatoes)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs boiling potatoes, can use baking potatoes
• 6 large garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, can use pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.
• 2 meanwhile, scrub potatoes and cut in half.
• 3 peel garlic.
• 4 place the potatoes and whole garlic in the boiling water.
• 5 there should be enough water to cover them.
• 6 boil for about 30 minutes, or until potatoes are soft all the way through when tested with a knife.
• 7 using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and remove garlic.
• 8 set the potato water aside.
• 9 press or mash the garlic cloves, add to the potatoes, and combine lightly with a potato masher or large fork.
• 10 stir in remaining ingredients, adding a little hot potato water to adjust consistency, if necessary.