Description
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Za’atar offer an irresistible blend of flavors with za’atar spices and creamy chipotle tahini. A delightfully easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp za’atar spice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 2 tbsp of the adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and add the potatoes; cook until fork tender, around 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add olive oil, za’atar, salt, lemon zest, and parsley to the potatoes; toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet and smash each potato flat using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each potato and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- To prepare the chipotle tahini, blend together tahini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cold water, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the chipotle tahini over the baked potatoes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure potatoes are well smashed before baking.
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chipotle depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg