Mediterranean Smash

Entered for safe-keeping, from F&G swap, "Women's Weekly Grill: Grill-pan+barbecue". 1 kg = 17.637 oz., so a pound of new potatoes should work.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  kg new potato
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded fresh basil
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
• 1⁄3 cup  seeded kalamata olive, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat grill.
2. Boil unpeeled potatoes until tender (about 20 minutes); drain.
3. Place on an oven tray; grill until browned.
4. Combine oil, 1/4 cup of basil and garlic in small saucepan; cook over low heat 15 minutes.
5. Smash potatoes in large bowl with strained basil oil. Stir in olives and remaining basil.