Smashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs and Aioli

For the potatoes:

  • 5 medium red potatoes; unpeeled and boiled
  • 3 Tbsp fresh herbs of your choice (I like thyme, rosemary, and parsley)
  • Olive oil; as needed
  • Salt and pepper; to taste

For the aioli:

  • 2 garlic cloves; minced
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Using the bottom of a small plate, smash potatoes until about 1/2 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 8-12 minutes until potatoes are browned and crisp. Toss with fresh herbs.

In a Cuisinart combine garlic, egg yolk, lemon, and mustard. Process well until a paste forms. Let rest for a minute or two to allow yolk to emulsify. Turn power on and SLOWLY add oil, a few tablespoons at a time. Process until all oil is incorporated. As soon as it is done, turn off machine. Don’t over mix. Serve this with anything and everything.

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