Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with these delicious Greek Lemon Potatoes. Roasted to perfection with a zesty lemon and herb marinade, these potatoes are a fantastic side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges)
Marinade:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Place potato wedges in a large baking dish.
- Make Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken broth.
- Coat Potatoes: Pour marinade over potatoes and toss to coat.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread potatoes in a single layer and roast for 45–55 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Broil: For crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add feta cheese or fresh dill before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Pair with grilled meats or Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
