Green Goddess Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are inspired by the famous Green Goddess dressing, packed with herbs, garlic, lemon, and a creamy base.They are ultra-smooth, flavorful, and vibrant green, making them perfect for holiday dinners, roasted chicken, grilled fish, or healthy weeknight meals.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Mashed Potatoes
1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes (Yukon gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
4 tbsp olive oil
½ cup milk or cream
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Green Goddess Herb Blend
½ cup fresh parsley
½ cup fresh cilantro or basil
¼ cup chives or green onions
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Greek yogurt OR sour cream
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Potatoes
Place potato cubes in a pot of cold salted water.
Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
Drain and return to the pot.
2. Make the Green Goddess Herb Mixture
In a blender or food processor, combine:
Parsley
Cilantro or basil
Chives
Dill
Garlic
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Pinch of salt and pepper
Blend into a smooth green paste.
3. Mash the Potatoes
Add butter and warm milk/cream to the potatoes.
Mash until smooth and fluffy.
4. Combine
Add the Green Goddess paste to the mashed potatoes.
Stir until fully combined and a beautiful green color.
Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon.
5. Serve
Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter.
Garnish with extra herbs.
Serve warm.
Serving Suggestions
With roasted chicken or turkey
With grilled salmon or shrimp
Alongside sauteed garlic veggies
Under a hearty stew or meatballs
Tips for Perfect Green Mashed Potatoes
Use Yukon Gold for creaminess, Russet for fluffiness.
Don’t overmix once the herbs are added—keeps potatoes fluffy.
Warm milk before adding—it keeps potatoes smooth.
Add a spoon of cream cheese for extra richness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this vegan?
Yes! Use vegan butter + coconut milk or almond milk and replace yogurt with vegan yogurt.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes — reheat gently with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Q: Can I change the herbs?
Absolutely — basil, tarragon, mint, or arugula also work.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g