Smashed Potatoes

These smashed potatoes are a healthy and crispy way of eating potatoes.

I like using a thin red skin potato.  They are easy to work with and come in the perfect

size, for serving. Just pop them in the oven and within minutes they are done.

Top them with vinegar, lemon or lime juice at the end with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

You will want to make these for breakfast or serve as a nice side dish.

Ingredients:

8 red skin potatoes, medium

2 TBS butter, melted

3 TBS red wine vinegar, or lime

3 TBS cilantro leaves, chopped fine

Directions:

1.  Pierce potatoes with a sharp knife.  One pierce on top and one on the bottom.  (By doing this you are

allowing steam to escape.  Otherwise, they will explode).

2.  Place on a microwave-safe plate.  Cook on high for approx. 6-8 mins (depending on microwave)

Test by poking the knife through the potato.  The knife should go all the way through.  

3.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

4.  Remove from the microwave and slice potatoes in half.  Cover the potato with a sheet of wax paper or plastic baggie.  With a small plate or bowl press down on each potato to flatten (approx. 1/8-1/4 inch).  Place on a greased baking sheet.  Brush melted butter on each potato half.  Season with salt and pepper.  

Bake in the oven for approx. 15-20 mins, until they become crispy.  

5.  Remove potatoes from the oven.  Drizzle vinegar over the top of potatoes.  Serve with cilantro