Creamy and flavorful skordalia recipe

Skordalia is a traditional Greek dish made from mashed potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. This recipe adds roasted almonds for a unique and nutty flavor. Perfect as a dip or side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Drain the potatoes and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
3. In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the roasted almonds to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Mix the garlic-almond mixture into the mashed potatoes.
6. Stir in the red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve the skordalia warm or at room temperature with pita bread or vegetable sticks.

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