Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes with Garlic and Oregano – Easy Mediterranean Side Dish Recipe
This Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes recipe features tender, golden wedges roasted in a bright and flavorful mixture of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Perfectly crispy on the edges and juicy inside, these potatoes make an easy and delicious Mediterranean side dish that pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Marinade
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized wedges to ensure uniform cooking.
- Make Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and chicken or vegetable broth until well combined.
- Toss Potatoes: Place the potato wedges into a suitable baking dish. Pour the marinade over the potatoes and toss gently to coat each wedge evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 40 minutes to allow them to cook thoroughly and absorb the marinade flavors.
- Roast Uncovered: Carefully remove the foil, stir or flip the potatoes gently to redistribute them, then continue roasting uncovered for an additional 30 to 40 minutes. This step crisps up the edges and develops a golden-brown color.
- Finish & Serve: Once roasted to perfection, garnish the potatoes with freshly chopped parsley or a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve hot alongside roasted meats or a crisp salad for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- Using Yukon Gold potatoes will yield creamier potatoes, while Russet potatoes will give a fluffier texture.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste preference for more or less tartness.
- Fresh oregano can be substituted for dried oregano for a brighter herb flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Covering the potatoes during the first part of roasting helps them cook evenly and stay moist.
- Stirring halfway through the uncovered roasting ensures even crisping on all sides.
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