Smashed Potatoes and Peas Recipe

Smashed Potatoes and Peas Recipe

  • 6 ounces red boiling potatoes (about 4 small or 2 medium)
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  1. Generously cover potatoes with cold water in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, until just beginning to get tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add peas and simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, then return to pan. Add butter, milk, and 1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Let stand off heat 1 minute, then add scallion. Coarsely mash.
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