Smashed Potatoes

• 1 lb. small red-skin potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Put potatoes in a medium saucepan of lightly salted water.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain potatoes well, reserving some of the liquid.
4. Return potatoes to pan.
5. Smash with a potato masher until fairly smooth, adding a little reserved water if needed.
6. Add basil, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper and mix well.
7. Serve hot.

redskin potatoes, fresh basil, garlic, shallot, salt

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/smashed-potatoes/ (may not work)