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Are you looking for a tasty snack or side that doesn’t take too long to make? Then BOSH!’s smashed new potatoes with turmeric mayo is for you. This dish brings together crispy new potatoes and a flavorful, creamy turmeric mayo.
The recipe involves boiling new potatoes until tender, then gently smashing them before roasting to achieve a crispy exterior. The turmeric mayo, made with vegan mayo and spiced with turmeric, adds a vibrant color and a slightly earthy, peppery flavor that perfectly complements the potatoes.
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This dish not only offers a lovely texture contrast but also packs a nutritional punch. Moreover, turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while the potatoes provide important nutrients like potassium and vitamin C.
The combination of crispy smashed potatoes with the tangy, spiced mayo makes for a satisfying side dish or appetizer that’s sure to impress. You can enjoy these smashed potatoes warm or cold making them great to bring along for a picnic. Additionally, you can pair this dish with bean salads and plant-based pies for a full meal.
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Smashed new potatoes with turmeric mayo
Ingredients
For the potatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 kg new potatoes
- 1 Pinch of salt and pepper
- 3 spring onions
- Drizzle of olive oil
For the dip
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 100 grams plant-based mayonnaise
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 lime
- Salt to taste
To serve
- 1 Pinch of chili flakes
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
Roast the potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 220°C fan.
- Place the potatoes into a large baking tray and cover with the paprika, rosemary, thyme and a good pinch of sea salt.
- Mix well so all of the potatoes are coated in the spices before drizzling with a good amount of olive oil.
- Mix again and cook for 25 minutes.
Smash the potatoes
- After 25 minutes, crush the potatoes using a fork and place back in the oven for 10 more minutes to crisp up.
Make the dip
- Place the mayo, turmeric, chili powder and lime juice in a bowl and mix until well combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
To serve
- Finely slice the spring onions
- Place the cooked smashed potatoes onto a serving plate and top with a good sprinkle of sliced spring onions, sea salt flakes and chili flakes.
- Drizzle the dip over the potatoes or serve on the side.
This recipe was republished with permission by BOSH! and the original recipe can be found here.
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