Description
Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes with Garlic is a delicious side dish featuring tender potato centers with golden, crunchy edges infused with fresh garlic and herbs. This easy-to-make, plant-based recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver bold flavor and satisfying texture, perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds small to medium red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Boil the Potatoes: Wash the red potatoes thoroughly. Place them in a large pot of salted water and boil until fork-tender but not falling apart, about 15-20 minutes depending on size.
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Smash the Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Using the bottom of a sturdy glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato until flattened but still in one piece.
- Season and Oil: Place the smashed potatoes on the baking sheet. Drizzle generously with olive oil (natural), then sprinkle with minced garlic, fresh herbs, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Add a splash of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for extra depth.
- Bake Until Crispy: Bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through. They are ready when the edges are golden brown and crispy, and the insides remain soft and fluffy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve hot. Garnish if desired with fresh herbs or lemon wedges for an added fresh touch.
Notes
- Choose uniform sized red potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Dry potatoes well after boiling for better crispiness when roasting.
- Do not skip the olive oil (natural) for golden crust and crunch.
- Use fresh garlic for the best bright aroma and flavor.
- Turn potatoes carefully halfway through baking to crisp all sides evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: crispy smashed red potatoes, garlic potatoes, plant-based side dish, crispy edges potatoes, easy roasted potatoes
