Description
Quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary are a celebration of flavor and comfort in every bite. These delightful potatoes are roasted to perfection, boasting a crispy exterior that gives way to a fluffy interior. The combination of crumbled feta cheese, aromatic garlic, and fresh rosemary creates an irresistible dish that’s perfect for any gathering or cozy family dinner. Brightened with a squeeze of roasted lemon juice, this recipe brings a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, you’ll have a comforting side dish that sparks joy and conversation among friends and family. Get ready to indulge in this culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–12 medium roasting potatoes
- 200 g crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp small capers or sliced black olives
- 2 large cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- Small sprig of rosemary (torn)
- 1 lemon (cut into quarters)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Drizzle olive oil onto a large skillet or roasting tray.
- Rinse the medium roasting potatoes under cool water, pierce them several times with a knife, then microwave covered with damp paper towels for about 7-12 minutes until tender.
- Carefully smash each potato on the prepared skillet using a potato masher until the flesh breaks through but retains shape.
- Drizzle olive oil over the smashed potatoes and season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter sliced garlic, torn rosemary, and nestle quartered lemons among the potatoes.
- Roast in preheated oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese, red onion slices, and capers or olives over the top; return to oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted lemon juice over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg