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Lemony Smashed Potatoes

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

3 pounds small red new potatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add potatoes; cover and cook until easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 25 minutes.

    Step 2

    Lightly smash potatoes, toss with oil and lemon zest, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 190

    Step 5

    Fat: 7.2g (1g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 2.7g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 29.4g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 2.7g

Everyday Food: Light
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