Smashed Potatoes with Green Garlic Butter
Crispy, golden perfection meets fragrant, herbaceous flavor in this recipe for Smashed Potatoes with Green Garlic Butter. These tender baby potatoes are boiled until fork-tender, smashed, and roasted to achieve irresistibly crunchy edges. The true star, however, is the luscious green garlic butter, made with fragrant stalks of green garlic, fresh parsley, and a hint of zesty lemon. The combination of savory richness and bright, garlicky notes creates a side dish that’s as versatile as it is crowd-pleasing. Perfectly suited for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads, this dish brings a gourmet flair with minimal effort. Serve these smashed potatoes warm, garnished with fresh herbs, and watch them disappear from the table! Keywords: smashed potatoes, green garlic butter, crispy roasted potatoes, easy side dish, garlic herb butter, lemon zest potatoes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Baby potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 stalks Green garlic (or substitute with garlic cloves and green onions)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the baby potatoes.
Boil the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain and let cool for a few minutes.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the boiled potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Using the flat side of a glass or a potato masher, gently press down on each potato until it is flattened but still holds together.
Drizzle the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
While the potatoes roast, prepare the green garlic butter. Finely mince the green garlic stalks (white and light green parts) and parsley.
In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced green garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper. Remove the green garlic butter from heat and set aside.
Once the potatoes are done roasting, transfer them to a serving platter. Spoon the green garlic butter over the top of the potatoes, ensuring each one is generously coated.
Sprinkle with additional parsley or a touch of lemon zest for garnish, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1201 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.2 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 7148 mg | 311% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.7 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3180 mg | 68% | |
*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.
