Greek Roast Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
- SERVES
- 4
- PREP
- 10 Min
- COOK TIME
- 55 Min
When you're looking for a way to brighten up the taste of oven roasted potatoes, try this recipe for Greek Roast Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic from Steve Petusevsky's "Sizzle and Smoke" cookbook. These potatoes are fresh tasting and flavorful!
What You'll Need
- 2 pound all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- 3 clove garlic, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried (or 2 teaspoons fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
What to Do
- Peel and cut the potatoes, placing them in water while you do so. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Combine the drained potatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and turmeric in a large mixing bowl and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Place potatoes in a large roasting pan with marinade, stock, salt, and pepper. Roast uncovered for approximately 55 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are tender and lightly browned.
Notes
Chef's Note: Authentic and served with almost every entrée in Greece, this dish is one of my favorite side dishes to serve with grilled meats, poultry, and seafood. Simple and tangy in flavor, it can be made ahead of time and is really good cold.
Exchanges/Food Choices: 2 Starch | 1 Fat
Nutritional Information: Calories 200 | Calories from Fat 65 | Total Fat 7g | Saturated Fat 1g | Trans Fat 0g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 305mg | Potassium 765mg | Total Carbohydrate 31g | Dietary Fiber 4g | Sugars 3g | Protein 4g | Phosphorus 125mg
Copyright © 2014 Steve Petusevsky. From Sizzle & Smoke. Reprinted with permission from The American Diabetes Association. To order this book call 1-800-232-6733 or order online at ShopDiabetes.org.