Tuesday, April 5, 2016

CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES



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CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES
Whole 30 compliant / Not Paleo

1.5 lbs. small red potatoes
1 teaspoon sea salt 
Grapeseed oil
Garlic powder
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

* Scrub potatoes and place in a large saucepan.  Cover with water and add 1 tsp. salt.
* Bring potatoes to a boil, reduce heat to a low boil and continue cooking until tender (approximately 20-30 minutes).
* Remove pot from heat, drain potatoes.
* Line a baking sheet with parchment paper & place cooked potatoes on the paper.
* Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. (or Convection 400 degrees F)
* Fold a 12" square piece of parchment paper into fourths.  Hold parchment square over a potato.  Gently press glass down over top until smashed to 3/4 inch thickness. 
* Repeat the process until all potatoes are smashed.
* Season each potato with a drizzle of oil and a dusting of garlic powder, sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
* Roast potatoes for 15 minutes.  Gently turn each one over and continue roasting another 15 minutes until lightly browned & crispy on the edges.

* Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed glass container.

Recipe: w.lynne
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