Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Basil Aioli

My cravings and preferences have been ALL over the board this pregnancy, but I have to say one of the craziest additions to my diet would be something that probably sounds so weird to most people….and that would be potatoes.

Yes, I realize most everyone else on earth loves potatoes, but for years I only preferred sweet potatoes and would steer away from all other forms (white, red, yukon gold, etc).

I blamed it on being overused, bland, boring and starchy, but I’d be lying if there wasn’t a small part of me that had convinced myself “potatoes are bad for you.”

After all, that’s one of the many, MANY food messages we’re subjected to on a daily basis, something ingrained in my memory since college.

Somehow, FINALLY, during this summer I came to the revelation that potatoes are not in fact, BAD for you (I don’t even believe in bad foods or good foods — just how they make you feel!) and they can taste amazing, if prepared properly.

Enter in the dish that was able to convert me to a non-potato-hater — Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Basil Aioli.

The potatoes are boiled first to soften, then smashed and roasted with garlic, oil, sea salt and fresh herbs until crispy, creating the perfect vehicle for this super simple basil aioli (which I’ve basically been slathering on everything under the sun this summer).

I love pairing this dish with any grilled or roasted protein (like chicken, steak or fish) and a simple green salad. It’s a crowd pleasing option perfect for your upcoming holiday weekend and beyond.

Lastly don’t forget to try the basil aioli on burgers, with fries, roasted veggies or grilled artichokes or to use on toast with heirloom tomatoes and avocados. YUM!

Happy potato-lovin’!

xx //

Lauren

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