Easy Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes

Get ready to elevate your side dish game with these zesty Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes! Using just a few pantry favorites, like bright lemon juice and fragrant garlic, these spuds roast to perfection—crispy on the outside and luxuriously tender inside. One pan is all you need for a deliciously vibrant addition to any meal!

quickhealthy
gluten-freedairy-freeegg-freeveganvegetariannut-free

Prep

15

min

Cook

30

min

Serves

4

people

Level

beginner

📝 Ingredients

Serves 4
Servings:

🥬Fresh Produce(3)

  • like eight cloves of garlic
  • lemon juice
  • potatoes

🫙Pantry Staples(2)

  • olive oil
  • a shit ton of stock

🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)

  • fresh oregano
  • a little bit of salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together stock, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt.

  2. 2

    Layer the peeled and sliced potatoes in a pan, pour the mixture over them, and roast at 400°F for about 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and roast again until tender.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Cut potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch thick wedges to ensure even cooking - thicker pieces will be raw inside while thinner ones burn at the edges.technique1/2-inch thickness
  • Use a 2:1 ratio of stock to olive oil in your liquid mixture because the stock provides moisture for steaming while oil creates the golden crust through the Maillard reaction.ingredient2:1 ratio
  • Flip potatoes only once at the 20-minute mark when the bottom surface reaches 285°F - flipping too early prevents proper browning and creates soggy potatoes.timing285°F, 20 minutes
  • Add lemon juice to the liquid mixture rather than directly on potatoes to prevent the acid from breaking down surface starches and inhibiting browning.technique
  • Use a shallow, wide pan that fits potatoes in a single layer - overcrowding creates steam that prevents the liquid from reducing to a glaze and keeps potatoes pale.equipment
Cuisine: greek
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