Crispy Smashed Herb Roasted Potatoes

Skip the fast food takeout this weekend, and make these for a FUN little project at home instead!

Makes about 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs new baby potatoes, cleaned and pat dry
  
• 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil
  
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
  
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.

Place the potatoes on a flat, rimmed baking sheet, and pour in 3/4 cup water.

Cover tightly with foil then bake for about 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain any remaining water.

Drizzle potatoes with oil then toss to coat well and space evenly on the baking sheet.

Place a 2nd baking sheet on top of it, then press it down, until all the potatoes are smashed to about 1/2 inch thick.

Sprinkle with the thyme, and season with sea salt and pepper.

Return to the 400 degree oven and cook, uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy!

❤Rachel

Crispy Smashed Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Category Dinner Sides

Ingredients

• 2 lbs new baby potatoes, cleaned and pat dry
• 2 Tbsps avocado oil, or olive oil
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f. 
2. Place the potatoes on a flat, rimmed baking sheet, and pour in 3/4 cup water.
3. Cover tightly with foil then bake for about 25-30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain any remaining water.
4. Drizzle potatoes with oil then toss to coat well and space evenly on the baking sheet. 
5. Place a 2nd baking sheet on top of it, then press it down, until all the potatoes are smashed to about 1/2 inch thick. 
6. Sprinkle with the thyme, and season with sea salt and pepper.
7. Return to the 400 degree oven and cook, uncovered for an additional 25-30 minutes. 

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