Description
This Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe offers a creamy and zesty delight with tender oven-roasted potato wedges drenched in olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and vegetable broth. A perfect side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Other
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground pepper until well mixed to create the flavorful marinade.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the peeled and wedged potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly so each wedge is evenly coated with the marinade, ensuring full flavor penetration.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Transfer the coated potato wedges into a baking dish, spreading them out evenly for uniform cooking. Pour the low-sodium vegetable broth over the potatoes to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. This step steams and softens the potatoes.
- Bake Uncovered and Stir: Remove the foil and continue baking the potatoes for an additional 20 to 25 minutes uncovered, until they turn golden brown and crisp on the outside. Stir halfway through this baking period to ensure even browning.
- Serve: Once tender and golden, remove from the oven and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or oregano for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Using low-sodium vegetable broth helps control salt levels while keeping the potatoes moist.
- Peeled potatoes yield a smoother texture but leaving skins on adds extra nutrients and rustic flavor.
- For more crispiness, increase baking time uncovered but watch to prevent burning.
- Fresh oregano can be used instead of dried for enhanced herb flavor.
- These potatoes pair wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian side.
