Inspired by a Middle Eastern recipe & a variation of the Mashed Microwaved Potatoes recipe

Serves 4 as a side dish.

Cost £1.20 or less

Ingredients

• 500 grams (approximately) potatoes 
• Sunflower, rapeseed or olive oil to taste
• Pinch of salt or 1 tablespoon of shoyu/soy sauce
• Juice of half a lemon 
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Optional: 4 medium or 8 cherry tomatoes
  

Method

1. Peel or thoroughly scrub the potatoes in water.
2. Cut into chunks about the size of a golf ball.
3. Crush or finely chop the garlic.
4. Place the cut potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl & cover with a microwave-safe plate. (No water required).
5. Cook in the microwave oven on high power for 10 minutes.
6. Check if a fork can go through the potatoes easily.
7. If not soft enough, stir, cook for 2 more minutes & then check.
8. If still not soft enough, repeat until it is.
9. Allow to cool a little and add all other ingredients. Stir.
10. If using optional tomatoes, quarter and stir in.
11. After a few minutes, serve or serve cold.