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How to Make Moroccan Mashed Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors and unique spice blends, and one dish that exemplifies this is Moroccan Mashed Potatoes. This dish takes the humble potato and elevates it with the addition of aromatic spices and herbs, creating a side dish that is sure to impress. The flavors of North Africa come alive in this dish, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

One of the key ingredients in Moroccan Mashed Potatoes is the use of traditional Moroccan spices. These can includ...

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Ingredients

  • 10 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Total Time: 36 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 32 side dish servings

  • Place the potatoes into a large pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until tender and can be pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and cook until translucent and lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Drain water from the potatoes, and mash. Stir in the onion, and continue mashing. Mix in the turmeric, salt, pepper, and cumin. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, or amount desired to make the potatoes more or less creamy.

    • Nutrition

    103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 224mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 353mg

    Categories

    Potatoes recipes
    Moroccan recipes
    Side recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Spices recipes