Name: Mediterranean smash
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil; 3 crushed garlic cloves; 1/3 cup sliced seeded kalamata olives; 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil, extra

Mediterranean smash

The perfect side dish for roast meats and barbecues, this mediterranean smash has tender potatoes, olives, garlic and basil.

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

3 crushed garlic cloves

1/3 cup sliced seeded kalamata olives

1/4 cup shredded fresh basil, extra

Method

1.Preheat grill.

2.Boil potatoes until tender; drain. Place on oven tray; grill until browned.

3.Combine olive oil, extra basil and garlic in a small saucepan; cook over low heat 15 minutes. Strain.

4.Smash potatoes in large bowl with strained basil oil. Stir in olives and shredded fresh basil.

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