Basil Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Cause a flavor phenomenon when fresh basil combines with Nature's Own® Premium Mashed Potatoes and a medley of fresh, roasted vegetables for a vegetarian delight.
Serving size: 1/2 cup potatoes, 1 cup vegetable
Instructions
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
Instructions |
| Eggplants, 3⁄4 in. cubes |
6 lb.
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Preheat oven to 400º F convection oven (425º F standard oven). Place vegetables, except tomatoes, in large roasting pan. Sprinkle with olive oil; stir to coat lightly. Add 1 tbsp. salt and 1/2 tbsp. pepper; stir to distribute seasoning. Add tomato quarters to pan, cut-side up. |
| Green bell peppers, 3⁄4 in. cubes |
4 1/2 lb.
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| Onions, 3⁄4 in. cubes |
4 1/2 lb.
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| Tomatoes, cored, quartered, seeded |
9 lb.
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| Salt |
2 tbsp.
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Roast vegetables in oven until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once. Remove tomatoes, chop and then return to roasting pan. Stir in 3/4 cup of Basil Oil. Hold warm for service. |
| Black pepper |
1 tbsp.
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| Basil Oil*, (recipe follows) |
1 1/4 cup
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| Nature’s Own® Premium Mashed Potatoes |
1 bag
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Prepare Nature’s Own® Premium Mashed Potatoes according to package directions. Add 1/2 cup Basil Oil; stir or whisk to desired consistency. Hold warm for service. |
| Hot or boiling water |
1 gal.
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| Garnish |
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For each serving: scoop 1/2 cup basil mashed potatoes onto one side of plate. Ladle 1 cup roasted vegetables along other side, overlapping potatoes slightly. Drizzle mashed potatoes with 1/2 tsp. Basil Oil. Garnish plate with basil sprig. |
| Basil Oil |
1/2 cup
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| Basil sprigs |
36 each
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* Basil Oil: Blanch 4 oz. fresh basil leaves in salted, boiling water 20 seconds. Drain; refresh under cold water. Lightly pat dry; place basil in food processor. Purée basil while pouring 2 cups olive oil through feed tube, blending until smooth. Store refrigerated up to one week. Yield: about 2 1/2 cups |
| Garnish |
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For each serving, scoop 1/2 cup basil mashed potatoes onto one side of plate. Ladle 1 cup roasted vegetables along other side, overlapping potatoes slightly. Drizzle mashed potatoes with 1/2 tsp. Basil Oil. Garnish plate with basil sprig. |
Nutritional Information Per Serving
| Calories — 275KCAL |
Protein — 4.9g |
Fat — 15.1g |
| Carbs — 33.0g |
Iron — 1.6mg |
Sodium — 844mg |
| Potassium — 833.3mg |
Zinc — 0.4mg |
Vitamin A — 1021 IU |
| Riboflavin — 0.1mg |
Niacin — 2.6mg |
Calcium — 41.9mg |
| Cholesterol — 0.0mg |
Vitamin B6 — 0.4mg |
Vitamin B12 — 0.0mcg |
| Thiamine — 0.2mg |
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