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Crispy Smashed Potatoes

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Servings 8 as side

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilogram baby potatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves whole
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
  • 1 lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C fan forced.
  • Place the baby potatoes in a large pot, Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until just tender. Drain well.
    1 kilogram baby potatoes
  • Tip the potatoes onto a large baking tray. Add the garlic cloves, plenty of salt and pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Toss to coat.
    6 garlic cloves, Salt and pepper, Extra virgin olive oil
  • Roast for 20 minutes until the potatoes start to dry out and take on a little colour. Remove the tray from the oven and use a potato masher to gently flatten each potato.
  • Sprinkle over the flour. Add more olive oil, rosemary and lemon zest. Season again. Toss lightly to coat the potatoes.
    Extra virgin olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, 1 lemon, 1-2 tablespoons plain flour
  • Return to the oven for another 20 minutes or until crispy, golden and delicious.

Keywords

Side Dish
Dietary Vegetarian
Category Family Meals
Difficulty Easy