Description
Crispy smashed potatoes with garlic & za’atar are a delight for your taste buds. This dish merges the flavors of za’atar and garlic with tender baby potatoes, making it an ideal side for dinners or any gathering. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for those seeking a quick and satisfying meal.
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. Cook the potatoes for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain the boiled potatoes and place them in a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Add olive oil to the potatoes and toss them with za’atar, salt, lemon zest, and parsley until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass to smash each potato flat.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the potatoes and continue baking for another 15 minutes.
- Make the chipotle tahini by blending all the tahini ingredients together until smooth.
- Drizzle the chipotle tahini over the potatoes when serving, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy.
- Store any leftover tahini in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Choose young and firm baby potatoes for the best texture.
Adjust the amount of chipotle in the tahini based on your spice preference.
These potatoes make an excellent side dish or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg