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125th Street Malanga Mash

By Daisy Martinez

2.5

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Look for malanga at Latin markets or online at melissas.com.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 pounds malanga, russet potatoes, or rutabagas, peeled, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
1 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine oil and garlic in custard cup. Cover with foil; bake until garlic is soft, about 35 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, cook malanga in large saucepan of boiling salted water until very tender, about 35 minutes; drain. Transfer malanga to large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup broth and roasted garlic with oil and beat with electric mixer until fluffy and almost smooth, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls for desired texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 231.32 calories
17.33 g fat (2.53 g saturated)
16.91 g carbs
4.88 g fiber
3.50 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsSouth AmericanLatin AmericanGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableRutabagaRusset PotatoPotatoSideDinnerVegetarianVeganDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerOven BakeSimmerElectric MixerBon Appétit
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