Description
Greek Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes are a creamy, flavorful side dish made with tender Yukon gold potatoes roasted in a zesty blend of lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and paprika. This recipe involves slow roasting covered then uncovered to achieve perfectly fork-tender potatoes with a crispy, golden exterior and rich, aromatic flavor, perfect alongside any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2.5 lbs potatoes (yellow, Yukon gold, peeled and cut into wedges or cubes)
Liquid & Oil
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup lemon juice
Seasonings
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges or cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cut potatoes in a roasting pan, then add the chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, and salt. Toss everything well to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the flavorful mixture.
- Initial Covered Roasting: Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. This allows the potatoes to start cooking softly while absorbing the flavors.
- Continue Covered Roasting: Remove the pan from the oven, toss the potatoes to redistribute flavors, and continue roasting covered for another 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving primarily the oil in the pan.
- Uncover and Brown: Remove the foil and roast the potatoes uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, allowing them to brown to your desired level of crispness.
- Serve: Transfer the potatoes to a serving dish and optionally drizzle with any remaining flavorful liquid from the pan. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Potatoes: Yellow or Yukon gold potatoes are preferred for their creamy texture. Russet potatoes can be used but may result in a less creamy finish.
- Broth Choice: Use chicken broth for a richer flavor, or vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian friendly.
- Roasting Time: Actual covered roasting time may vary depending on potato size and cut. Ensure potatoes are fork tender before proceeding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
