Smashed Potatoes on Beetroot Beans

50m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Mix dried dill, thyme, and salt.
  2. 2Peel the beetroot, wrap it in foil with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place the wrapped beetroot and potatoes on a baking tray, coat them with the dill salt and drizzle with olive oil. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 35 minutes.
  3. 3Smash the potatoes with a fork, drizzle with maple syrup, and return them to the oven for another 15 minutes to crisp up.
  4. 4Drain and rinse the beans, then blend them with the roasted beetroot, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and a little water or plant-based milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Dollop the beetroot bean mixture onto a platter, top with the crispy smashed potatoes, and garnish with a drizzle of yogurt, dill oil, or extra virgin olive oil. Finish with fresh dill fronds and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg new potatoes
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 tbsp flakey salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 beetroots
  • 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans
  • 1 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0 salt and pepper
  • 0 fresh dill sprigs
  • 0 dill oil or extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

ovenbaking trayforkblender