Mediterranean Diet Country Potatoes
Transform your side dish game with these Mediterranean Diet Country Potatoes—a vibrant, herb-infused recipe perfect for health-conscious eaters and flavor enthusiasts alike. Featuring baby potatoes roasted to golden perfection, this dish is elevated with a drizzle of heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, fragrant garlic, and fresh rosemary and thyme. A sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper ensures every bite is seasoned beautifully, while lemon zest and chopped parsley add a refreshing finish that ties all the Mediterranean flavors together. Ready in under an hour and ideal for pairing with grilled proteins or hearty salads, these crispy, aromatic potatoes bring wholesome simplicity to your table. Perfect for those seeking Mediterranean-inspired recipes, healthy side dishes, and oven-roasted potato ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 750 g baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and chop them into quarters, ensuring they are all roughly the same size for even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped potatoes with extra virgin olive oil. Mix until the potatoes are well-coated.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the potatoes along with the fresh rosemary and thyme. Mix again to combine.
Season the potatoes with sea salt and black pepper, ensuring even distribution through a thorough mixing.
Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 35-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting.
While the potatoes are roasting, finely chop the parsley and prepare the lemon zest.
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and immediately sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped parsley.
Toss the potatoes gently to combine the zest and parsley evenly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2373 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.0 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3267 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
