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Quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary

These quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary are a delightful treat that combines crispy textures with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8-12 medium potatoes Choose roasting potatoes for optimal texture.
  • 200 g feta cheese Crumble to provide a salty, creamy contrast.
  • 3 tbsp small capers or sliced black olives Adds briny flavor notes to the dish.
  • 2 large whole cloves of garlic Sliced for aromatic warmth.
  • 1 red onion Sliced into very thin rounds for sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 small sprig rosemary Torn to release fragrant oils that enhance flavor.
  • 1 lemon Cut into quarters to add zest and brightness when roasted.
  • olive oil Drizzle generously to help achieve a crispy finish.
  • salt and pepper Essential for seasoning to taste.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F). Drizzle a large skillet or roasting tray with a little olive oil, ensuring it coats the bottom evenly.
  2. Rinse the potatoes under cold water and pierce them all over with the tip of a sharp knife. This will allow steam to escape during cooking, preventing them from bursting.
  3. Place the pierced potatoes in a microwaveable bowl, covering them with two sheets of damp paper towel. Microwave on full power for 7-12 minutes, checking after 7 minutes; they should be easily pierced by a knife when done.
  4. Transfer the cooked potatoes into the oiled skillet or tray and use a potato masher to gently smash each potato down, exposing some flesh while keeping their shape intact.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes, seasoning them generously with salt and pepper. Scatter sliced garlic and torn rosemary over top, then nestle lemon wedges among them before placing them in the oven.
  6. After 10 minutes of roasting, remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and capers over the potatoes. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through, then squeeze fresh lemon juice from the roasted lemons over before serving immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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