Side Dish Perfection: Lemon-Herb Potatoes Everyone Will Love
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27/11/2024Reading time:
5 min
Summary:
A quick and vibrant side dish, these lemon-herb potatoes are inspired by classic Greek flavors. Roasted to golden perfection, they combine tangy lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs for a zesty taste, while olive oil ensures crispy edges. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, seafood, or hearty salads, these potatoes bring a bright, flavorful twist to any meal.
Lemon-Herb Potatoes
These lemon-herb potatoes are a delicious nod to traditional Greek-style potatoes, a staple at many Greek restaurants across the U.S. Roasted to perfection, they're bursting with the vibrant flavors of lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs, while olive oil gives them a crispy, golden edge. They're an ideal side dish for grilled meats, seafood, or hearty salads, adding a refreshing citrusy touch to any meal.
Ingredients
½ cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 4 small garlic cloves)
1½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
1 large lemon, sliced ¼-inch thick
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk ½ cup vegetable broth, 6 tablespoons oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dill, 2 teaspoons mustard, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1½ teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
Add potato wedges; toss until evenly coated. Arrange lemon slices over potatoes.
Bake, stirring about every 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 1 hour.
Toss the potatoes and serve, garnished with additional dill, if desired.