My favourite vegetable, maybe even favourite food has to be the humble potato.

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.
4 servings

recipe by Taste of Home

Ingredients​

• 12 small red potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions​

1. Preheat oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
   
   
2. Drizzle oil over the bottom of a 15x10x1-inch . baking pan; arrange potatoes over oil. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. Brush potatoes with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Roast until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and parsley.

Variations :

• Change up the seasoning: Chives and parsley are classic potato complements, but garlic powder would add dimension, or you can add some heat with cayenne or chilli flakes
• Add bacon: Can you go wrong with bacon and potatoes? While the potatoes are roasting, cook off some diced bacon until crispy, and sprinkle it over the potatoes before serving.
• Top with cheese: After the potatoes are fully roasted, take them out and sprinkle with grated cheddar or another melting cheese. Return to the oven for two to three minutes, until melted.

Nutrition Facts​

3 smashed potatoes: 292 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.