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Warm Smashed Potatoes with Mustard Seed and Caper Vinaigrette

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Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 45 min

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    45 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb medium yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold
1 tablespoon whole-grain or coarse-grained mustard
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped drained bottled capers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (1 large)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel and quarter potatoes, then cover with salted cold water by 2 inches in a 5-quart pot and simmer, covered, until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

    Step 2

    While potatoes are cooking, whisk together mustard, vinegar, capers, salt, pepper, and shallot. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.

    Step 3

    Drain potatoes in a colander and cool slightly. Break up warm potatoes into smaller chunks with a spoon and stir in vinaigrette and parsley. Serve potatoes warm.

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