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Lemon Roasted Potatoes

There’s something undeniably delightful about roasted potatoes, especially when brightened up with the zest of lemon….
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lbsyukon gold potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cupolive oil
  • 1 1/2 tspdried oregano other herbs like dill or basil would be good too
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cupfresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp mincedgarlic
  • 3 Tbsp mincedfresh parsley

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a rimmed, light-colored 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Put the 2 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into 1-inch pieces) in the center of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/3 cup olive oil, sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
  • Spread the potatoes into a single, even layer across the baking sheet with a little space between pieces.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, tossing once halfway through, until the potatoes are nearly tender and just beginning to brown lightly, about 30–35 minutes total. Check doneness with a fork.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Move the potatoes toward the center, drizzle with 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp minced garlic, then toss gently to coat.
  • Spread the potatoes back into an even single layer and return to the oven. Roast until fully tender and golden brown in spots, about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley, toss once to distribute, and serve warm.