Mediterranean Mashed Potato Bowl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dehydrated potato flakes
• 1 cup chicken stock or water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup broccoli crown pieces
• 1/2 cup cauliflower crown pieces
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed
• 1 clove garlic, minced 

Optional Ingredients for sauce

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Harissa chili paste or to taste

Directions for Mashed Potatoes

1. Bring chicken stock or water to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add potato
   flakes.
3. Stir until desired thickness or follow box instructions.
4. Microwave 2 tablespoons olive oil with 1 teaspoon garlic and add to mashed potatoes, season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Set aside.

Directions for Toppings

1. Combine all the vegetables, black beans, 1 clove minced garlic.
2. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Roast in oven at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or microwave until warm and
   tender.

Directions For Optional Sauce

• Combine yogurt and chili paste, mix thoroughly.

Directions for assembly

1. Place one-half of the mashed potatoes in each of two bowls
2. Top each with one-half of the vegetable mixture
3. Serve as is or top with optional sauce.