African Irio Mashed Potatoes Corn And Peas Recipes

IRIO (KENYA)

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Native to Kenya, this mash combines potatoes with watercress, peas and corn. Easy to prepare and delicious.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Potato

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 white potatoes
1 tablespoon watercress, chopped
1 cup cooked peas (either fresh or frozen will work)
1 cup cooked corn (either fresh or frozen will work)
1 -2 tablespoon butter (I use light myself)
salt and pepper

Steps:

Peel potatoes and slice into thick wedges. Place in large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender but not falling into a mush.
Pour off the water and begin to mash the potatoes by hand. Add in the watercress, peas and corn and mix everything until well combined.
Season the mash with butter, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 345.6, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.9

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