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Thyme & Lemon Smashed Potatoes

Here's how you make Thyme & Lemon Smashed Potatoes
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 kilogram potatoes (Carisma Potatoes, unpeeled and halved)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 lemon, whole (finely grated zest of)
  • 2 tablespoons thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked, ground)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Put potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with plenty of cold water.

  • Step 2: Cover and bring to the boil over high heat and then reduce heat to medium and cook, partially covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until just tender.

  • Step 3: Drain, set aside for 15 minutes to cool.

  • Step 4: Preheat oven to 250C (fan forced).

  • Step 5: Line a large roasting pan with baking paper and put potato pieces, cut side down, on a clean surface and use the flat of your hand to gently squash.

  • Step 6: They will break up slightly but should remain intact.

  • Step 7: Transfer to the prepared pan and add oil, garlic, lemon zest, thyme and paprika and toss to coat.

  • Step 8: Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and crisp around the edges and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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