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🍽️ Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta and Almonds

517 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Celsius. Set the oven to conventional heating (top and bottom heat).
  2. 2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water.
  3. 3. Place the potatoes in a pot and cover them with salted water.
  4. 4. Bring the water to a boil.
  5. 5. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes with the lid on for about 12 minutes.
  6. 6. Check the doneness: The potatoes should not be completely soft yet, but a fork should slide in easily.
  7. 7. Drain the cooking water.
  8. 8. Let the potatoes steam dry for a short moment to release excess moisture.
  9. 9. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
  10. 10. Flatten each potato by pressing down on it with the bottom of a pot.
  11. 11. Ensure the potatoes split slightly but do not fall apart.
  12. 12. Drizzle the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  13. 13. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
  14. 14. Place the tray in the oven and bake the potatoes for about 30 minutes.
  15. 15. Bake until they are crispy and golden brown.
  16. 16. Drain the capers in a sieve.
  17. 17. Thoroughly pat the capers dry with a kitchen towel.
  18. 18. Roughly chop the almonds.
  19. 19. Heat the remaining olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  20. 20. Add the dry capers and the almonds to the hot oil.
  21. 21. Roast the mixture for about 4 to 5 minutes.
  22. 22. Stop as soon as the ingredients start to turn brown.
  23. 23. Transfer the roasted mixture into a bowl.
  24. 24. Let the mixture cool down slightly.
  25. 25. Wash the dill thoroughly.
  26. 26. Shake the dill dry.
  27. 27. Remove the tough stems from the dill.
  28. 28. Tear the dill tips into small pieces.
  29. 29. Pat the feta cheese dry.
  30. 30. Crumble the feta cheese into rough pieces using your hands.
  31. 31. Take the smashed potatoes out of the oven.
  32. 32. Arrange the potatoes on a large serving platter.
  33. 33. Distribute the feta cheese and the almond-caper mixture, including the frying oil, over the potatoes.
  34. 34. Sprinkle the prepared dill over the dish.
  35. 35. Serve the potatoes immediately and enjoy your meal!

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