This recipe for smashed potatoes with garlic and herbs is a delicious and easy way to make potatoes. The garlic and herbs give the potatoes a great flavor, and the potatoes are nice and crispy. This recipe is also very versatile, and can be easily changed to suit your taste.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
Method
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
- Place potatoes in a large roasting pan. Add garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Roast potatoes for 30 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, and stir in parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Serve immediately.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that can be made to this recipe. For example, you could use different herbs, or add cheese to the potatoes. You could also make the potatoes more or less crispy, depending on your preference.
What other food it works well with
Smashed potatoes with garlic and herbs go well with many different foods. They are a great side dish for grilled meats or roasted vegetables. They also go well with salads and soup.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making this recipe is to not use enough garlic. Be sure to use at least 4 cloves of garlic, or the potatoes will not have enough flavor. Another common mistake is to not roast the potatoes long enough. Be sure to roast the potatoes until they are tender and lightly browned.
Nutritional Information
This recipe is very nutritious. Each serving of smashed potatoes with garlic and herbs contains approximately:
- 200 calories
- 4 grams of fat
- 38 grams of carbohydrates
- 6 grams of protein
- 4 grams of fiber
- 10% of the Daily Value for vitamin C
- 10% of the Daily Value for potassium
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens:
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Thyme