Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta & Dill

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Smashing cooked potatoes then roasting them in the oven increases the surface area, giving you plenty of golden-brown crispy crust. We garnish these smashed potatoes with feta cheese, dill and a little lemon zest for a Greek-inspired flavor profile.

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Carolyn Casner
Carolyn Casner

Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta & Dill
Photo:

Rachel Marek
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Position rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 450°F.

  2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

    potatoes boiling in a pot

    Rachel Marek

  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon oil on a large rimmed baking sheet. Add the potatoes. Coat the bottom of a sturdy glass with cooking spray and use it to smash each potato. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.

    potatoes on a sheet pan, most smashed, one being smashed with a glass jar

    Rachel Marek

  4. Roast the potatoes, flipping halfway, until crispy, 18 to 20 minutes. Combine feta, dill and lemon zest in a small bowl; sprinkle the mixture over the hot potatoes.

    cooked smashed potatoes on a sheet-pan and feta mixture in a bowl

    Rachel Marek
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

168 Calories
8g Fat
22g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 168
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 34IU 1%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin E 1mg 4%
Folate 12mcg 3%
Vitamin K 3mcg 3%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 5%
Potassium 359mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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