Smashed Potatoes with Chèvre and Arugula
August 9, 2023
Crispy smashed potatoes tossed with fresh arugula, lemon zest and chèvre: a bright, tangy, French-style goat cheese.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
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3pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
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¼cup canola or grapeseed oil
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2cups baby arugula, lightly packed
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4ounces chèvre cheese
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Zest of ¼ lemon
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1teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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Maldon or other flake salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
Directions
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1
Bake potatoes at 350 F until soft; let cool. (Can do this ahead of time.)
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2
Gently smash and tear potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
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3
In a large nonstick sauté pan, heat oil on high heat until light smoke appears.
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4
Carefully place potatoes in oil so they don’t splash; cook for 3-4 minutes, then turn and repeat until all sides are browned and crispy.
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5
Remove from heat and place on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Transfer to a large bowl.
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6
Add arugula, chèvre, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
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7
Transfer to a serving dish or plate.