Potatoes with Garlic Yogurt
Transform your mealtime with this irresistible recipe for Potatoes with Garlic Yogurt—a perfect balance of crispy and creamy, savory and tangy. Baby potatoes are boiled to tender perfection, gently smashed, and pan-fried in olive oil until golden and crispy. They’re topped with a luscious garlic yogurt sauce made from velvety Greek yogurt, a squeeze of bright lemon juice, and freshly minced garlic for a flavor-packed finish. Garnished with chopped dill or parsley and an optional sprinkle of chili flakes, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a hearty side dish or a light main course, this easy recipe comes together in just 35 minutes and is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for fans of simple, Mediterranean-inspired cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 200 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon optional chili flakes (for topping)
Instructions
Wash and scrub the baby potatoes thoroughly. If needed, slice larger potatoes in half to ensure even cooking.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 15–18 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, gently smash each potato with the back of a fork or the bottom of a glass to flatten slightly while keeping them intact.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the smashed potatoes in a single layer and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to make the garlic yogurt sauce.
Arrange the crispy potatoes on a serving plate. Generously drizzle the garlic yogurt sauce over the potatoes.
Sprinkle the chopped dill or parsley over the top, along with chili flakes if desired for a hint of spice.
Serve warm as a side dish or light meal, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
788 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.0 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.8 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2459 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2448 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
