Description
Quick smashed Greek potatoes with feta and rosemary are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired side dish that combines crispy textures with creamy feta cheese and aromatic rosemary. This easy-to-make recipe showcases the comforting taste of perfectly roasted potatoes topped with zesty lemon and savory garlic, making it an ideal accompaniment for grilled meats or as a vegetarian option. With just 7 minutes of prep time, these flavorful potatoes will impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–12 medium roasting potatoes
- 200 g crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp capers or sliced black olives
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, torn
- 1 lemon, cut into quarters
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (400F) and drizzle a large skillet or roasting tray with olive oil.
- Rinse the potatoes, pierce them with a knife to release steam, then microwave in a covered bowl for 7-12 minutes until tender.
- Place the cooked potatoes in the skillet and gently smash each one.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and add garlic, rosemary, and lemon wedges.
- Roast for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and red onion on top; return to the oven for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 150g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg