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Smashed potatoes with olives.
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Smashed Potatoes

Delicious baked Smashed Potatoes topped with olives. The perfect comforting side dish with just 5 simple ingrediens!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Christmas, Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Portions
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 1 kg baby potatoes
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic in the skins
  • 100 g olives optional for serving
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 200°C (390°F). To a large baking sheet/baking dish add the baby potatoes, garlic cloves (in their skin), vinegar, olive oil and a generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper and shake. Optionally brush with fresh rosemary. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, now it's time to smash potatoes - lightly press the potatoes with a fork (or the bottom of a glass or potato masher) until they split and bake again for 15 minutes.
  • Finally, remove from the oven, sprinkle over some olives if using and any fresh herbs you want and serve them up to the dinner table.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g