Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Salsa Rossa and Salsa Bianca
These crispy smashed potatoes with smoky-sweet salsa rossa and garlicky salsa biana are an ultimate showstopper side dish. Simple but satisfying.
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: potato side dish, rispy roasted potatoes with sauce, salsa bianca recipe, salsa rossa recipe, smashed potatoes recipe, vegetarian entertaining recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
- 2 lbs small potatoes yukon gold
- 1 red bell pepper roasted or charred with the broiler
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- chives chopped for garnish
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- grated Parmesan for garnish
- olive oil
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 dried red chili
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 can 14 oz whole tomatoes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper
Boil and Smash the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until just fork tender. Drain and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Smash each gently with the bottom of a glass. Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping once if extra crispy edges are your thing.
Make the Salsa Rossa
In a skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic, tomato paste, chili flakes, dried red chili paprika, and chopped red pepper. Make sure your pepper was roasted with char on the outside. Cook for 1 minutes, then add canned tomatoes. Simmer 15-20 minutes until thick. Let cool. Remove the red chili. Blend until smooth.
Make the Salsa Bianca
In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice and 1 clove of grated garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 280mg | Sugar: 4g