Broccoli & Feta Mash

1. 1
   prep · ~6 min

   Bring water to a boil and steam the broccoli.

   1.Fill a pot with water and season with salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   2.Place broccoli florets in a steamer basket, set over the boiling water, cover, and steam until fork-tender (5–6 minutes).

   3.Remove broccoli and set aside.
2. 2
   boil · ~12 min

   Boil the potatoes.

   1.In the same pot, add cubed potatoes. Ensure water covers them by an inch.

   2.Boil until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork (10–12 minutes).

   3.Drain thoroughly and return potatoes to the warm pot to steam-dry for 1 minute.

   TIPStarting potatoes in cold salted water helps them cook evenly and prevents a gummy texture.
3. 3
   saute · ~2 min

   Warm garlic in olive oil.

   1.Pour olive oil into a small pan and add the minced garlic.

   2.Gently heat over low until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden (1–2 minutes).

   3.Remove from heat immediately so the garlic doesn't burn.

   TIPUse low heat — burnt garlic turns bitter and will ruin the clean flavour.
4. 4
   mix

   Mash everything together.

   1.Add the steamed broccoli to the pot with the drained potatoes.

   2.Pour in the garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, and half of the crumbled feta.

   3.Mash with a potato masher to a chunky, rustic consistency — not smooth.

   4.Fold in the remaining feta, lemon zest, and black pepper. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.

   TIPA chunky mash gives the best contrast between creamy potato, tender broccoli, and salty feta bites.
5. 5
   serve

   Serve warm.

   Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle lightly with extra olive oil and an extra crack of black pepper if you like. Serve alongside grilled chicken, lamb chops, or a simple green salad.

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