SO easy and delicious, these Vegan Smashed Potatoes With Dill Sauce are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, these flavorful potatoes are great for any occasion.
I think that it's safe to say that there's no more comforting side dish than potatoes.
What's not to love?
Potatoes are an excellent choice for satisfying hunger yet provides an impressive dose of nutrients.
Think Vitamin C, Potassium, Protein, Fiber and no Cholesterol.
Yes, please!
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If you're following a healthy plant-based diet, these vegan Smashed Red Potatoes check all the boxes.
They're are healthy, flavorful and absolutely delicious.
Let's not forget about the garlicky dill sauce.
In Ukraine, where I grew up, dill has always been a number one herb for potato dishes. They pair perfectly together and intensify the taste of one another.
Add garlic and a touch of olive oil and there you have it - an ultimate sauce for the best potato dish ever. No other ingredients are necessary.
📋 Ingredients
My favorite part about this healthy vegan potato dish is that it's made with minimal ingredients which you might already have in your pantry.
For the exact quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card below.
- potatoes - honestly, you can make smashed potatoes with any type of potato and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I made my recipe with red potatoes because I loved the contrast of colors. Whichever type of potato you choose: red, yellow, fingerling, make sure they're on the smaller or medium size. That way, the potatoes will be ready in no time. Plus, the potatoes will cook more evenly if they are smaller
- fresh dill - for the sauce
- garlic - of course, the star of the sauce
- olive oil - for the sauce and drizzling the potatoes
- salt, pepper
🔪 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add ½ tbsp of salt, potatoes and cook on a medium low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife.
2. Make a dill sauce
Preheat the oven to 425 F and in a small bowl combine garlic, dill, 3 tbsp of olive oil the remaining ½ tsp of salt and pepper.
3. Smash the potatoes and bake
Carefully drain the potatoes and place them on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a flat bottom of a glass or cup, gently smash each potato until slightly flattened but doesn't fall apart.
Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and bake for 15 minutes until the potatoes get slightly crispy on top.
4. Serve
Remove potatoes from the oven, top with the dill sauce and serve! Yummy!
📖 Variations
This quick smashed potatoes recipe is highly versatile. Apart from the fresh dill, you can add more herbs into the sauce, like oregano or other dried Italian herbs.
In addition, to get a crispier exterior, you can sprinkle the potatoes prior to baking with some grated vegan Parmesan. Delicious!
♨️ Storing And Reheating
This gourmet potato dish keeps very well in the refrigerator. Place the potatoes in the airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic Dill Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add ½ tbsp of salt, washed potatoes and cook on a medium low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife.
- Meanwhile preheat the oven to 425 F and in a small bowl combine garlic, dill, 3 tbsp of olive oil and the remaining ¼ tsp of salt and pepper.
- Carefully drain the potatoes and place them on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet. Using a flat bottom of a glass or cup, gently smash each potato until slightly flattened but doesn't fall apart.
- Drizzle the potatoes with the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and bake for 15 more minutes until the potatoes get slightly crispy on top.
- Remove potatoes from the oven, top with the dill sauce and serve immediately!
Josefina B. says
Real comfort food. So flavorful. I will make it not once.
Natalia Bartkova, DDS says
Very easy to make it and very delicious meal. Thank you for your great recipes.
Iryna says
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it.