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Chimichurri Smashed Potatoes

makes 4 servings
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Sides/ Salads
Keyword: refined sugar free, vegan

Ingredients

  • 24 oz gold creamer potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

chimichurri:

  • 1/2 orange zest and juice
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • flakey sea salt

Instructions

  • Directions
    Preheat oven to 500F.
  • Add the potatoes to a medium sauce pot and fill with cold water an inch above the potatoes. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer. Cook the potatoes about 25 minutes, until a fork pierces through the potato. Don't overcook the potatoes, otherwise the potatoes will fall apart!
  • While the potatoes are cooking, make the chimichurri. Add all the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir together. Taste and add salt as needed.
  • Once the potatoes are done, pour into a colander to drain the water. Place onto a sheet tray and pat dry. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix together to even coat all the potatoes.
  • Then using a drinking glass, evenly push down on each potato so they are about 1/4-1/2 in thick (thinner = crispier). Spoon about a tablespoon of chimichurri on each potato and place on the bottom rack of the oven for 20 minutes until just browning.
  • Then place on the top rack for another 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy in spots. Remove the oven, top with more chimichurri and enjoy!