Potato Basil Puree Recipe

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Potato Basil Puree
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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water and cook for exactly 15 seconds. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge the leaves into the ice water to set the bright green color. Drain and set aside.
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut them in quarters. Add the potatoes to the same pot of boiling water and return to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain well, return to the saucepan, and steam over low heat until any remaining water evaporates.
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half and Parmesan cheese until the cream simmers. Place the basil in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Add the hot cream mixture and process until smooth.
  4. With a handheld mixer with the beater attachment, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly add the hot basil cream, the salt, and pepper and beat until smooth. If the potatoes need to be reheated, cover and cook gently over low heat for a few minutes. Pour into a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 179.97 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.32g 11%
Cholesterol 20.67mg 7%
Sodium 766.01mg 32%
Potassium 548.71mg 12%
Total Carbs 22.4g 7%
Sugars 1.28g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 8.4g 17%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 36%
Iron 92.2mg 512%
Calcium 224.6mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.02 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.44g 11%
Cholesterol 12.52mg 7%
Sodium 464.02mg 32%
Potassium 332.39mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.57g 7%
Sugars 0.77g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 5%
Protein 5.09g 17%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 36%
Iron 55.8mg 512%
Calcium 136mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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