Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Herb Salsa

Topped with tangy salsa and served with creamy yoghurt for dipping they make a delightful side dish.
10 min prep
35 min cook
6 serves
2.3 serves of veg
  • 1kg baby potatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely shredded
  • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
  • ½ lemon, juiced and zested
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard*
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup low-fat Greek yoghurt^

*For gluten free: check the products are ‘gluten free’.

^To make dairy free: replace Greek yoghurt with a calcium-fortified dairy free alternative.

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced) and line a large baking pan with baking paper. Place potatoes in a large saucepan of cold water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until tender.
  2. To make the salsa: mix the garlic, parsley, onion, lemon zest, Dijon mustard and olive oil in a small bowl.
  3. Drain potatoes in a colander and then pour out onto the baking pan. Using the bottom of a small glass, press down firmly on each potato to lightly ‘smash.’
  4. Brush half the salsa over the potatoes.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden and crisp. To serve, drizzle over the remaining salsa and serve alongside the Greek yoghurt.

Serving suggestion: Potatoes can also be swapped for sweet potatoes. Simply cut into 3cm long cubes before boiling.

Storage: These potatoes are best eaten at time of preparation, leftover potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. To reheat, bake them in the oven at 200˚C until warmed through.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help make the salsa, help ‘smash’ the potatoes using the bottom of a clean water bottle.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 226g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 782 346
Fat (g) 5.6 2.5
Saturated fat (g) 1.2 0.5
Carbohydrates (g) 24.7 10.9
Sugars (g) 4.1 1.8
Fibre (g) 3.5 1.6
Protein (g) 6.8 3.0
Sodium (mg) 66.8 29.6

Acknowledgement

Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

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