Broccoli Smashed Potatoes

Submitted by alyseepoo

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• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb yellow potato, peeled
• 4 cups medium broccoli florets
• 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Place the potatoes in a deep saucepan and cover with cold water to a depth of 2". Cook uncovered over high heat until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes.
2. While the potatoes cook, steam the broccoli until the broccoli is very soft, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain in a colander.
4. Drain the potatoes and place them in a deep bowl.
5. Using a sturdy fork, mash the potatoes into roughly 1" chunks.
6. Add the broccoli, mashing until only small lumps of the broccoli remain.
7. Add the milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, mashing until the texture is pleasing to you.
8. To serve, spoon the smashed potatoes into a serving bowl.
9. With the back of the spoon, smooth the top, leaving several shallow indentations.
10. You may serve with butter or margarine.