Mediterranean Inspired Smashed Potatoes
Crispy baked smashed potatoes topped with Mediterranean flavors of tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, kalamata olives and oregano!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. baby potatoes washed and unpeeled
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- pepper to taste
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 10 kalamata olives pitted and halved lengthwise
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¾ cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in a large pot, and add enough cool water to cover them by one inch. Add the teaspoon of salt to the water. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook until barely fork tender. Do not overcook the potatoes. Drain and allow potatoes to cool for 3-4 minutes.
- While the potatoes are cooking, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and with a fork or potato masher, gently press down on each potato to smash them (about ½ inch thick). Spoon the olive oil mixture over each potato. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.
- When done, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Add a dollop of Tzatziki sauce, a sprinkle of feta, oregano and a kalamata olive half on top of each potato. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 113IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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