Description
Greek-inspired lemon & feta roasted potatoes deliver Mediterranean flavors with crispy exterior and creamy center. Herbs, garlic, and tangy feta create a simple side dish you’ll crave alongside grilled meats or as a standalone comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (1.5 to 2 lbs or 680 to 907 g)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for greasing pan)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon zest (yellow part only)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dijon mustard
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried thyme
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- coarse salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Starch Removal: Immerse whole potatoes in glacial water for 30-45 minutes to eliminate excess starch, ensuring a crunchier roasted exterior.
- Oven Preparation: Ignite oven to 400°F (204°C), thoroughly brushing a large baking sheet with olive oil to prevent adhesion.
- Flavor Fusion: Whisk olive oil, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, and oregano into a harmonious marinade, blending ingredients until seamlessly combined.
- Potato Coating: Drain potatoes, meticulously dry with kitchen towels, then massage potatoes within the herb-laden marinade, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage.
- Roasting Setup: Distribute marinated potatoes across the baking sheet, maintaining strategic spacing for uniform crisping. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Culinary Transformation: Roast for 20 minutes, then carefully rotate potatoes using tongs. Continue roasting 15-20 minutes until achieving golden-brown perfection and fork-tender consistency.
- Finishing Touch: Extract potatoes, immediately cascade crumbled feta across the surface, concluding with a zesty lemon juice drizzle to amplify the bright, tantalizing flavor profile.
Notes
- Starch Removal Technique: Soaking potatoes in ice-cold water helps eliminate excess starch, creating a crispier and more appealing roasted texture.
- Oil Coating Pro-Tip: Thoroughly greasing the baking sheet prevents potatoes from sticking and ensures easy removal after roasting.
- Marinade Mixing Strategy: Whisk ingredients vigorously to create a uniform, well-integrated herb and cheese mixture that evenly coats each potato piece.
- Spacing and Flipping Trick: Maintain adequate distance between potato pieces during roasting and flip halfway through to achieve maximum golden-brown crispiness and even cooking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg