Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Parsley Yogurt Sauce
These Crispy Smashed Potatoes are paired with a refreshing yogurt sauce made with parsley, lemon, and garlic. It’s an easy, vegetarian, and gluten-free side dish that is sure to be a hit with friends and family!
Earlier this year I made Smashed Potatoes With Hemp Seed Pesto for the first time, and I have to say it was maybe one of my favourite recipes!
I felt inspired to try another version of crispy smashed potatoes, this time with a yogurt sauce made with parsley, lemon, and garlic (I’ve served a similar sauce with these Roasted Spicy Honey Carrots before).
Let’s just say you can’t really go wrong with warm, crispy potatoes and a refreshing herby sauce…
This potato side dish is super easy to make and uses simple, healthy ingredients. It’s a great option to serve at your next dinner party or simply with a weeknight meal.
I hope you guys enjoy this crispy smashed potato recipe as much as I do!
Want more side dish inspiration? Check out my roundup of 20+ easy, healthy vegetable side dish recipes for more ideas!
How To Make Smashed Potatoes
While you can use any type of white potato, I recommend choosing smaller ones so that you get more bite-sized pieces. Personally, I used red potatoes for this recipe.
Start by giving the potatoes a good wash, then add them to a large pot and submerge with water. Bring potatoes to a boil, then cover and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain potatoes in a colander.
Preheat your oven to 425F. Next, toss the potatoes in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out onto a baking sheet.
Using a fork, gently “smash” each potato down, making sure not to push your fork all the way through (or else the potatoes will fall apart).
Keep a bit of space between each potato, and pop them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes till they get nice and crispy.
How To Make Parsley Yogurt Sauce
While the potatoes are in the oven, you can prepare the parsley yogurt sauce.
Simply mix plain Greek yogurt, tons of fresh parsley, garlic powder, lemon, salt, and pepper into a food processor, and pulse until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste, and transfer the yogurt sauce into a small bowl.
Serve the potatoes alongside the yogurt sauce. You can either drizzle the yogurt overtop, or use it as a dip!
Potato Nutrition
Despite their undeserving bad rap, white potatoes are actually full of nutrition.
A 100-gram serving (2/3-cup) provides a third of your daily vitamin C needs!
Potatoes are also high in other essential micronutrients, like vitamin B6 and potassium.
They’re also an excellent source of dietary fibre, which is good for your gut, heart, and blood sugar levels.
Greek Yogurt Nutrition
Plain greek yogurt is an excellent source of many essential nutrients.
A single 3/4-cup serving contains about 16 grams of complete protein, which is double the amount in regular yogurt.
Greek yogurt is also a great source of micronutrients, like calcium, potassium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
How To Store & Reheat Smashed Potatoes
While smashed potatoes taste best fresh from the oven, it is possible to reheat them. I would highly recommend reheating them in the oven so that they maintain their texture – 10 minutes at 350F should do the trick.
If you’re planning on having leftovers, keep the yogurt sauce separate from the potatoes.
Both the yogurt sauce and potatoes can be kept in airtight containers in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
More Easy Veggie Side Dish Recipes
- Carrot, Parsnip & Potato Mash
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Hemp Seed Pesto
- Maple-Roasted Carrots With Harissa Yogurt
- Balsamic Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese & Walnuts
- Honey-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Blue Cheese & Hazelnuts
- Garlic Sautéed Green Beans With Dijon Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs mini potatoes
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt + pepper
Parsley Yogurt Sauce:
- 2/3 cup plain greek yogurt (benefits of Greek yogurt)
- 2/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash potatoes, then add them to a large pot and submerge with water. Bring potatoes to a boil, then cover and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are fork-tender. Drain potatoes.
- Preheat your oven to 425F. Next, toss the potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them out onto a baking sheet.
- Using a fork, gently "smash" each potato down, making sure not to push your fork all the way through (or else the potatoes will fall apart). Keep a bit of space between each potato, and pop them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes till they get nice and crispy.
- While the potatoes are in the oven, you can prepare the parsley yogurt sauce. Simply mix plain Greek yogurt, tons of fresh parsley, garlic powder, lemon, salt, and pepper into a food processor, and pulse until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste, and transfer the yogurt sauce into a small bowl.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and serve alongside the yogurt sauce. You can either drizzle the yogurt overtop, or use it as a dip!
Notes
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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10 Comments on “Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Parsley Yogurt Sauce”
I have maze this recipe so many times now. I love it so much, i sent it to my mom and brother and it has become their favoRite as well. We all make it at least once a week. Thank you!
Thank you so so much, Vivian! I’m so happy to hear you love this recipe and thank you SO much for sharing it with your family! Have you had a chance to try the crispy smashed potatoes with hemp seed pesto? It’s a similar recipe, but with a different flavour combination! You might love it too 🙂
Would this work as well with an unsweetened plain nondairy yogurt, such as SoDelicious Coconut yogurt? We don’t eat dairy.
Hi Jan! Thank you for your question. While I haven’t personally tried this with non-dairy yogurt, if you have a brand that you enjoy you can certainly use it here. I would try to use one that doesn’t have a very pronounced coconut flavour!
Otherwise, I have a similar smashed potatoes recipe served with a dairy-free pesto if you’d prefer to check that out HERE!! It’s delicious also 🙂
Thank you, Carrie! I will look into finding a non-coconutty yogurt. If all else fails, I will check out the dairy-free pesto smashed potatoes. 🙂
No worries, Jan! I wish I had a good alternative to recommend, but sadly here in Canada we don’t have the best selection and my favourite dairy-free version is extra coconuty LOL. While it would technically work, I worry that the flavour would clash!
The pesto potatoes are equally as delicious 😉
Hey! What are some good things to pair with these to make up a complete dinner?
Hi Vi! Thanks so much for your question! I’d highly recommend these with a protein like salmon, shrimp, or chicken. You could make extra sauce and drizzle it over everything!! Plus some easy roasted veggies on the side (you can put them in the oven at the same time) – something like broccoli or zucchini would be great here. I hope that helps and I hope you enjoy this one 🙂
Thanks, Carrie! I love all your recipes. Never had a flop yet 🙂
Ah that means the world to hear, Vi! Thank you so much. I’m so happy you enjoy them so far 🙂
Can’t wait to hear what you make next!!