Description
Greek Lemon Potatoes are a classic Mediterranean side dish featuring tender, golden roasted potato wedges infused with a tangy lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade. This flavorful, gluten-free, and vegetarian recipe offers a perfect balance of crispness and softness, ideal to accompany grilled meats or fresh salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges)
Marinade
- â…“ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chicken or vegetable broth until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat Potatoes: Place the peeled and wedged potatoes into the prepared baking dish. Pour the lemon marinade over the potatoes and toss thoroughly to ensure each wedge is evenly coated with the mixture.
- Bake Covered: Arrange the potatoes in a single layer and cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 40 minutes to allow the potatoes to absorb the flavors and begin cooking through.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil, flip the potatoes carefully to expose all sides, and return the dish to the oven. Continue baking uncovered for an additional 30–35 minutes, basting occasionally with the pan juices to develop a golden, tender, and slightly crisp texture on the edges.
- Optional Broil: For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 3–5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired, and serve the Greek Lemon Potatoes hot as a delicious side dish to complement grilled meats or a Greek salad.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the potatoes for the last 3–5 minutes before removing from the oven.
- This dish pairs perfectly with grilled meats or a fresh Greek salad to complete your meal.
