Description
Crispy Little BBQ Beauties
These smashed baby potatoes roast up golden, crispy and full of smoky sweet flavor. Drizzle with your favorite vegan barbecue sauce and enjoy a simple, crowd pleasing side that always brings smiles.
Ingredients
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2 pounds baby potatoes, scrubbed
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoke salt or fine salt
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2 tablespoons high heat oil
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1/4 cup vegan barbecue sauce
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Chopped fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a large baking tray with parchment.
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Add potatoes to a stockpot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently simmer 15 to 20 minutes until fork tender.
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Drain and let cool a few minutes.
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In a small bowl whisk brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder and salt.
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Add potatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and toss. Add spice mixture and toss again.
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Transfer potatoes to the baking tray. Use the base of a metal measuring cup to gently smash each potato.
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Rub extra oil and spices over the tops.
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Roast 20 to 23 minutes until golden and crispy underneath.
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Serve warm with cilantro and a drizzle of vegan BBQ sauce.
Notes
Serve as a side for grilled veggies, veggie burgers or fresh salads.
They also shine on their own with extra BBQ sauce or a dollop of vegan ranch.
Nutrition info is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salads and Sides
- Method: Boil and Roast
- Cuisine: Comfort, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 potatoes (1/9 of recipe)
- Calories: 127kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 164mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg