Irio (Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Corn)
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Servings: 4 side dish servings
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
1 TBSP unsalted butter
salt & pepper
Directions
1. Add the potatoes, peas, and 1/4 tsp salt to a large saucepan and cover with water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and peas reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water.
3. Put the drained potatoes and peas in a large bowl and mash well with a potato masher.
4. Stir in the corn then a little of the reserved water until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Drain the potatoes and peas reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water.
3. Put the drained potatoes and peas in a large bowl and mash well with a potato masher.
4. Stir in the corn then a little of the reserved water until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
