Why We Love This Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe
You’ve probably noticed by now that we are big fans of the simple, bright flavors often found in Greek cooking. Many crave-able Grecian-inspired recipes use simple ingredients and lean heavily on fresh herbs and strong spices, and I am absolutely here for it! It’s amazing how even the humble potato becomes something mouthwatering-ly magical when cooked with traditional Mediterranean ingredients. Olive oil and garlic are the backbones of the Greek kitchen, and our Greek Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potatoes will have your tastebuds doing backflips! Every tender bite is bursting with tangy citrus and savory garlic, with just a hint of crispiness from roasting. While they might technically be considered a side dish, these roasted baby potatoes are sure to be the main star of your next family dinner!
Ingredients You Need
Many of these simple ingredients are pantry staples, and are readily available any time of year. Together they combine to create wonderfully zesty and bold flavor in every bite.
Mini potatoes – I prefer Yukon gold (but you can also use waxy potatoes) Extra virgin olive oil – the best flavor for roasting Lemon – zested and juiced for maximum lemony-ness Garlic cloves – lots of it, minced Spices – dried oregano, salt, and pepper Vegetable broth – or chicken broth Fresh parsley – chopped, to garnish the potatoes
If you do choose to use vegetable broth, this becomes a vegetarian and vegan-friendly side dish.
How to Make Greek Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
These roasted potatoes only require about an hour to prepare and cook, and are perfect to make while working on other dishes. Once you get them cut and coated, you just pop them in the oven and let it do all of the work! PRO TIP: If you want all the cut sides to have crispy caramelization, start all of the potatoes cut-side-down and finish them cut-side-up. This has no effect on flavor or texture… It just makes them look pretty. NOTE: Getting just the right caramelization is key to a great roasted potato, but it can also be difficult to achieve without drying them out. I’ve solved that problem by roasting the potatoes in a lemon and garlic-infused broth, AKA the secret ingredients. This allows the potatoes to totally absorb the moisture and flavor, so they are softer and more vibrant than most roasted potato recipes.
Looking for More Delicious Side Dishes? Be Sure to Try:
Roasted Lemon Asparagus Recipe Crispy Hasselback Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic Recipe Honey Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe Greek Lemon-Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe Haricot Vert (Green Beans) and Baby Potatoes Recipe Oven Roasted Vegetables with Maple Glaze Recipe Perfect Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe Southwest Brussels and Beans Recipe Perfect Southern Collard Greens Recipe Quick Maple Glazed Carrots with Cinnamon Recipe Roasted Vegetable Medley Recipe The Best Grilled Vegetables Marinade Recipe Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Beer Recipe Panda Express Super Greens (CopyCat Recipe)
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And, of course, what Grecian dinner would be complete without a Horiatiki a.k.a. Greek Village Salad? These Lemon-Garlic Potatoes are also hearty enough to enjoy as the main dish of a meatless meal along with My Big Fat Greek Salad or a Creamy Cucumber Salad!
