Description
A simple yet flavorful side dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes with a blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4–6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- Fresh Parsley or Oregano, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Peel if desired. Cut into consistent 1-1.5 inch wedges or 1-inch chunks.
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30-60 minutes to draw out excess starch. Drain thoroughly and pat them extremely dry with clean towels.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) with an oven rack in the middle position.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a very large bowl.
- Add the thoroughly dried potato pieces and toss vigorously to ensure every piece is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Spread the marinated potatoes in a single layer on a large, sturdy baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Roast for an initial 20-25 minutes without disturbing them.
- Carefully remove the pan from the oven and flip the potato pieces using a sturdy spatula.
- Pour the broth around the potatoes and return to the oven.
- Continue roasting for another 25-35 minutes, flipping the potatoes every 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet(s) from the oven and let the potatoes rest for about 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or oregano (optional) just before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider increasing the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) for the last 10-15 minutes or using the broiler for 1-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek potatoes, roasted potatoes, side dish, Mediterranean cooking, vegetarian recipe