Kebbet Batata (Lebanese Mashed Potatoes) with Zeitouna Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This vegan and healthy Kebbeh is delicious, easy to make, and very inviting.

Kebbet Batata is served as a mezze or side dish with Lebanese bread and fresh vegetables.

The Kebbet Batata features batata (Arabic word for potatoes), onions, parsley, and lots of good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Ingredients:

• 4 Medium size potatoes
• 1 Medium size onion
• 1 Bunch of parsley
• Salt to taste
• ¼ Tsp of Lebanese 7 Spices (if not available, replace with black pepper)
• ¼ Cup of Zeitouna Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

• Wash the potatoes and bring to boil until very soft
• Add parsley and onion to a blender and blend until the mixture is very fine
• Once potatoes are cooked, peal the potatoes and add them to the onions/parsley mixture.
• Add salt, spices to the mixture and blend all ingredients together, until you get a smooth mixture.
• Flatten out the potatoes mixture in a plate, make an indented pattern using a spoon. Drizzle Zeitouna Extra Virgin Olive Oil on top.
• You can serve the kebbet batata warm or cold out of the fridge.

Sahtein!