Description
Quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary are a delightful, Mediterranean-inspired side dish that brings flavor and flair to any meal. These crispy potatoes are easy to prepare, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With their golden edges and creamy feta topping, they promise to impress your guests while requiring minimal effort in the kitchen. This recipe features simple ingredients that come together in just 32 minutes, providing a healthy and satisfying complement to a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–12 medium roasting potatoes
- 200 g crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp capers or sliced black olives
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 lemon, cut into quarters
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and drizzle olive oil in a large skillet or roasting tray.
- Rinse the potatoes and pierce them with a knife to allow steam to escape.
- Microwave the pierced potatoes covered with damp paper towels for 7-12 minutes until tender.
- Smash each potato gently in the skillet, ensuring they retain their shape.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add garlic, rosemary, and lemon wedges.
- Roast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with feta cheese and onions, then return for an additional 5 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted lemon juice over the potatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg