Crushed Herby Potatoes

Preparation Time5 mins
Cooking Time12 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

300g red baby potatoes, halved, skin on

2 tbsp crème fraiche

Handful fresh parsley, chopped

Handful fresh dill, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Olive oil

Extra chopped dill to serve

Method

Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold salted water.

Bring to the boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Drain the water, heat once more to remove any excess water.

Add the crème fraiche, herbs and lightly crush with a fork, stirring at the same time. Season well with salt and pepper.

Drizzle with olive oil and finish with extra dill, serve.

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