Description
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Za’atar are packed with irresistible flavor. Made with simple ingredients, this dish makes for a delightful side or snack that’s perfect for quick dinners or special occasions.
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. Add potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 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 spice, salt, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to the bowl with potatoes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes on a large baking sheet. Smash each potato flat using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip each potato and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy.
- Prepare the chipotle tahini by blending tahini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cold water, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle the chipotle tahini over the potatoes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
These potatoes are delicious served hot but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
Store leftover chipotle tahini in the fridge for up to 2 weeks for future use.
Adjust the spice levels by adding more or less chipotle pepper based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg