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    Home » Vegan Sides

    Published: Jan, 2021. Updated: May, 2022 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill In The Oven

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    Oven baked Vegan smashed potatoes with garlic dill sauce
    Smashed potatoes on a baking tray
    Smashed red potatoes with garlic sauce on a baking sheet.
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    So easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion.

    Smashed red potatoes with garlic sauce on a baking sheet

    I think that it's safe to say that there's no more comforting side dish than potatoes.

    I love them Loaded with spinach and mushrooms, Hasselback style, or in a pancake form.

    Whatever the occasion is, potato dishes are always popular and always go fast.

    If you ever wonder what to do with red potatoes, I'm going to show you the best vegan potato recipe you could make with them.

    Jump to:
    • Here's Why This Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe Works
    • Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make smashed red potatoes
    • 📖 Red Potato Side Dish Variations
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • ♨️ Storing And Reheating
    • 🥔 Similar Recipes
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    Here's Why This Smashed Red Potatoes Recipe Works

    • healthy. Potatoes are an excellent choice for satisfying hunger yet provide an impressive amount of nutrients. Think Vitamin C, Potassium, Protein, Fiber, and no Cholesterol.
    • easy and quick. Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes take only about 12 minutes to boil and then another 15 minutes in the oven. Talk about an ultimate crispy red potato side dish ready in under 30 minutes. Yes, please!
    • minimal ingredients. You'll only need 4 ingredients to make these crispy baked yummies. You might already have them in your pantry.
    Smashed potatoes on a baking tray

    If you're following a healthy plant-based diet, these vegan crushed red potatoes with garlic and herbs check all the boxes.

    It's one of my favorite recipes.

    They're healthy, flavorful and absolutely delicious.

    Let's not forget about the garlic dill sauce.

    In Ukraine, where I grew up, dill has always been a number one herb for potato dishes. They pair perfectly together and compliment 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. Outstanding flavor is guaranteed.

    Ingredients

    Here's an overview of the specific ingredients for this recipe. For the exact ingredients and measurements, please scroll to the recipe card below.

    Ingredients for the smashed potatoes with dill sauce
    Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes In The Oven ingredient: red potatoes, olive oil, fresh dill, garlic, salt, fresh black pepper.

    Ingredient Notes

    My favorite part about this easy crispy smashed red potato recipe with dill and garlic 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 red 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, Yukon gold, 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 for drizzling the red potatoes.

    🔪 How to make smashed red potatoes

    1. Cook the baby red potatoes.

    Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add ½ tablespoon of salt, red potatoes and cook on a medium low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife.

    Red potatoes in a pot
    1. Make a dill-garlic sauce.

    Preheat the oven to 425 F and in a small bowl combine garlic pushed through a press or grated, fresh dill, 3 tablespoon of olive oil the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper.

    How to make dill sauce for the smashed potatoes
    1. Smash the red small 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 smashed red potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the potatoes get slightly crispy on top.

    How to smash the potatoes with a glass
    1. Serve the red smashed potatoes.

    Remove crispy potatoes from the oven, garnish with the dill-garlic sauce and serve immediately! Yummy!

    Oven baked Vegan smashed potatoes with garlic dill sauce

    📖 Red Potato Side Dish Variations

    This crispy red potatoes side dish is highly versatile. Apart from the fresh dill, you can add more herbs into the sauce, like oregano, fresh thyme or other dried Italian herbs.

    In addition, to get a crispier exterior of the dill potatoes, you can sprinkle the potatoes prior to baking with some grated vegan Parmesan cheese. Delicious!

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the difference between mashed potatoes and smashed potatoes?

    Mashed potatoes are usually mashed with a potato masher to obtain a creamy and smooth texture.
    Smashed potatoes one on the other hand are smashed into an uneven shape disks and usually crisped up in the oven.

    Can you make smashed potatoes ahead of time?

    Yes, you can boil the potatoes and then store in the refrigerator for up to two days until you ready to bake them.

    How do you make smashed potatoes crispy again?

    You can broil them in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

    ♨️ Storing And Reheating

    These crispy dill potatoes keep 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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      Fried Chanterelle Mushrooms And Potatoes Recipe
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      Best Hasselback Potato Recipe
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    Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill In The Oven

    SO easy and delicious, these Crispy Smashed Red Potatoes With Garlic And Dill are a comfort side dish that never disappoints. Naturally vegan and made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crushed red potatoes are great for any occasion.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 750kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 16 small to medium red potatoes Yukon gold potatoes can also be used
    • ½ tbsp + ¼ tsp salt divided
    • 3 cloves garlic pushed through a garlic press
    • 2 tablespoon fresh dill finely minced
    • 5 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    Cook the baby red potatoes.

    • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add ½ tablespoon of salt, washed red small potatoes and cook on a medium low heat for 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft when poked with a knife.

    Make a dill-garlic sauce.

    • Meanwhile preheat the oven to 425 F and in a small bowl combine garlic, dill, 3 tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper.

    Smash the red small 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 smashed red potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoon of olive oil and bake for 15 more minutes until the potatoes get slightly crispy on top.

    Serve the red smashed potatoes.

    • Remove crispy crushed potatoes from the oven, garnish with the dill sauce and serve immediately!

    Notes

    Ahead of time tips. You can boil the potatoes and then store in the refrigerator for up to two days until you ready to bake them.
    Storing and reheating. These crispy garlic dill potatoes keep 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4potatoes | Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 136.3g | Protein: 16.3g | Fat: 18.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 3887mg | Fiber: 14.6g | Sugar: 8.5g | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. Ashley says

      August 19, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious and combined 4 of my favorite ingredients! I cut the oil in the sauce due to dieting and used a spray oil olive during roasting but so great!

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      • Iryna says

        August 23, 2022 at 2:04 pm

        Ashley, thank you so much for your comment and a 5-star rating! I'm happy you enjoyed this recipe!

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    2. Josefina B. says

      March 28, 2021 at 8:57 am

      5 stars
      Real comfort food. So flavorful. I will make it not once.

      Reply
    3. Natalia Bartkova, DDS says

      January 18, 2021 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Very easy to make it and very delicious meal. Thank you for your great recipes.

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        January 19, 2021 at 4:39 pm

        You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoy it.

        Reply
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