Description
A quick and heartwarming side dish featuring fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes smashed with creamy feta, garlic, and fresh herbs, all brightened by a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes: Wash the Yukon Gold potatoes, place them in a pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prep while boiling: Finely chop the garlic and fresh herbs. Crumble the feta into a bowl.
- Drain and smash: Once tender, drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Smash gently with a fork, keeping some chunks.
- Add ingredients: Drizzle olive oil, add garlic and feta. Mix gently, keeping the feta crumbly.
- Season and finish: Squeeze in lemon juice, add herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Transfer to a dish, top with extra feta and herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
For even cooking, choose potatoes that are similar in size. You can roast the garlic beforehand for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and smashing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: smashed potatoes, Greek recipe, feta cheese, quick side dish, comfort food