Description
Greek-inspired crispy lemon-feta roasted potatoes bring Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Herby, tangy, and golden-brown potatoes deliver pure comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes or petite gold potatoes
- 4–5 ounces (113–142 grams) feta cheese, cut or crumbled
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced (or 1/2 large lemon)
Oil and Seasonings:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Submerge potatoes in generously salted water, simmering until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 10-15 minutes. Carefully drain and allow brief cooling.
- Craft a vibrant seasoning blend by whisking olive oil with aromatic oregano, pungent garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Arrange parchemnt-lined baking sheet with par-boiled potatoes. Generously coat half the prepared oil mixture across potato surface. Gently flatten each potato using bottom of a sturdy glass or jar, creating rustic textured edges.
- Intersperse fresh lemon slices between smashed potatoes. Brush remaining seasoned oil across entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position baking sheet in preheated 450°F oven. Roast for 30 minutes, rotating midway, until potatoes transform into golden, crispy masterpieces with irresistibly crunchy exterior.
- Finely chop roasted lemon slices, combining with additional olive oil and delicate salt pinch to create zesty dressing.
- Elegantly drizzle lemon dressing over hot potatoes. Crumble tangy feta cheese and sprinkle fresh dill across surface. Gently toss to distribute flavors and serve immediately while radiantly warm.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best crispy texture and even cooking.
- Pat potatoes completely dry after boiling to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of roasting.
- Smash potatoes gently to create irregular edges that will become extra crispy and golden when roasted.
- Roast at high temperature to develop deep caramelization and achieve that perfect crunchy exterior.
- For dairy-free version, replace feta with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternative for similar tangy flavor.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or thyme instead of dill for different flavor profiles.
- Roasted lemon slices add intense citrus depth and can be finely chopped to intensify the zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg