Description
Greek Lemon Potatoes are a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean side dish featuring tender Yukon Gold potato wedges roasted to golden perfection with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. This naturally gluten-free and vegetarian recipe offers the perfect balance of tangy citrus and aromatic herbs, making it a delicious complement to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Marinade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
For Serving
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until combined.
- Coat the Potatoes: Add the potato wedges to the marinade bowl and toss thoroughly until every wedge is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread the coated potatoes in a single, even layer on a large baking dish or sheet pan. Pour any remaining marinade over the potatoes to enhance flavor.
- Initial Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered into the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, allowing the potatoes to start softening and browning.
- Flip and Continue Baking: Carefully flip the potato wedges to crisp up the other sides, then bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until golden, crispy on the edges, and tender inside.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, switch the oven to broil and cook the potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the potatoes from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve alongside lemon wedges for an added citrus kick.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the potatoes just before serving.
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes provides a creamy texture, but red potatoes can be used as an alternative.
- Serve as a side dish to grilled meats, seafood, or alongside a fresh Greek salad.
