Garlic Basil Smashed Potatoes
Hello potato lovers! Get a load on these super crispy Garlic Basil Smashed Potatoes! Flavourful and fun to make, these little babies are a perfect side dish for your parties or weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 308kcal
Ingredients
- 10- 12 small Potatoes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until soft and cooked through. I used my pressure cooker, which cooked the potatoes in 15 minutes. You can boil in a pot filled with water for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. You can also steam or microwave them.
- Drain them and let them cool a bit.
- Preheat your oven to 225 C / 430 f and grease a baking tray. You could also line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Combine basil, garlic, red chilli flakes, pepper, salt, and olive oil in a mortar. Grind using a pestle until you get a paste. Don't worry about making it smooth. Alternatively, you could combine all ingredients in a food processor. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Rub the boiled potatoes very well with half of this sauce. Now flatten them using the palm of your hand or a fork. Work the remaining sauce into the smashed potatoes, making sure every crevice gets the flavours in.
- Place on the prepared tray and bake at 225 C or 430 F for 30 minutes or until crispy and golden. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 1450mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg