Description
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Za’atar are irresistible! Featuring tender baby potatoes infused with za’atar spice and a creamy chipotle tahini sauce, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick dinner or healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor.
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
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes until fork tender.
- Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In the bowl, combine the baby potatoes with olive oil, za’atar, salt, lemon zest, and parsley. Toss well to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Place the coated potatoes onto a large baking sheet and smash each potato flat with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake the smashed potatoes for 20 minutes. Then, flip each potato and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes until crispy.
- To make the chipotle tahini, blend tahini, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, cold water, garlic, and lemon juice together until smooth.
- Drizzle the chipotle tahini over the baked potatoes before serving, garnishing with extra parsley. Enjoy!
- Store the chipotle tahini in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Choose baby potatoes for extra tenderness and a delicious bite.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle for your preferred spice level.
This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a part of a vegetarian platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg