Mashed Potatoes With Zucchini Ragout
- Potatoes:
- 2 pounds cubed Yukon gold potato
- 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
- 4 cups torn spinach
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
- Ragout:
- 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed zucchini
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons black olive paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- To prepare potatoes, place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Return potatoes to pan; add 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mash mixture with a potato masher to desired consistency. Cover and keep warm.
- Heat milk over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet to 180u0b0 or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Stir in spinach; cook 1 minute or until spinach wilts. Add milk mixture and green onions to potato mixture, stirring until well combined.
- To prepare ragout, wipe skillet with paper towels. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion, oregano, and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms; cook 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring frequently. Add zucchini; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in water and next 5 ingredients (water through tomatoes); simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve ragout over potatoes, and sprinkle with cheese.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mashed-potatoes-with-zucchini-ragout (may not work)