Salt Block Smashed Potatoes

Cooking on a salt block not only adds flavor to the food but also helps to evenly distribute the heat, resulting in perfectly cooked and seasoned dishes.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Salt Block Smashed Potatoes

Cooking Method: Boiling, Smashing Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Potatoes
• 2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Herbs

Instructions

1. Place the salt block in the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Remove the potatoes from the pot and let them cool slightly. Place the potatoes on a cutting board and gently smash them with the bottom of a glass or a potato masher.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the salt block and place the smashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle with black pepper.
5. Carefully transfer the salt block with the potatoes to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are crispy and golden brown.
6. Remove the salt block from the oven and let the potatoes rest for 5 minutes.
7. Sprinkle the chopped fresh herbs over the potatoes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.