Smashed Potatoes on Romesco Beans

40m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C.
  2. 2Halve any larger potatoes.
  3. 3Toss potatoes with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper and roast for 25 minutes.
  4. 4Lightly crush each potato, drizzle over the maple syrup and roast for a further 15–20 minutes until extra crispy.
  5. 5Blitz the beans, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika and almonds until smooth.
  6. 6Season romesco well.
  7. 7Spread the romesco beans onto a serving platter.
  8. 8Pile the crispy potatoes over the romesco beans.
  9. 9Finish with fresh herbs and chilli.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg new potatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp flaky sea salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 jarred peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 150 g roasted almonds
  • 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or coriander
  • Sliced red chilli

Equipment

ovenserving platter

Tips

  • Add a splash of water to loosen the romesco beans if needed.