Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Kalamatas
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Author Notes: I've been making these potatoes for years and love to serve them with slow roasted Greek chicken. The olives mellow out with the long roasting... - inpatskitchen - inpatskitchen
Food52 Review: This is such a fabulous recipe that I plan to commit it to memory and to keep pitted kalamata olives on hand at all times. These roasted potatoes are so simple to make but the amazing flavor (garlic + lemon + kalamatas) will haunt you until every last melting potato wedge has been devoured. They would pair well with roasted chicken, broiled fish, or grilled lamb chops. Definitely an Editors' Pick! - AppleAnnie
Serves 4 as a side
- 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
- 1/2 cup water ( plus more if needed)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- A 1/2 cup kalamata olives ( about 25 -30) pitted
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped parsley (optional)
- Thoroughly combine all ingredients and layer them evenly in a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Roast at 400F for 30 minutes. If at this point the potatoes seem dry, add another 1/2 cup of water.
- Turn the potatoes and roast for 30 more minutes. Serve sprinkled with the parsley, if desired.
- This recipe is a Community Pick!
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Citrus Recipe
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Root Vegetable Side
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Citrus & Olives
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over 1 year ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
I can't tell you how often I've made this, Pat, and I fall in love all over again every single time.
over 1 year ago inpatskitchen
You're too kind boulangere...thanks so much! We love them too..
over 1 year ago inpatskitchen
I'm so glad you enjoyed the dinner Robin O'D! I'm still having issues regarding notifications and just decided to check this recipe to see if you made them
over 1 year ago Robin O'D
We just finished our dinner of Greek chicken with these great potatoes. It was simply delicious and so easy! Thanks for the help earlier today; it looks like all of my saved recipes are back!
almost 2 years ago HeatherM
Made these last night - delicious! Thanks.
almost 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thank YOU! So glad you enjoyed them!
about 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
I love these, too, and make them often. The lemon, the olives - oooooh.
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks boulangere!! And again, Congrats on that beautiful cheesecake!!
about 2 years ago galsmu
Made this last night - everyone loved it! The lemon and olives are great together. I will definitely make these potatoes again.
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
I am sooo glad you enjoyed them!! Thank you!
about 2 years ago healthierkitchen
these look amazing!
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks healthierkitchen...they really are good!
about 2 years ago wssmom
WooHoo! Prepared this tonight alongside Amanda's Spatchcocked and Braise-Roasted Chicken to RAVE reviews. Even the Spouse, who hates olives, loved it. The directions were so clear and precise, it made it easy.
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
I'm so glad you and the Spouse enjoyed....Thanks!
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks AppleAnnie for the thumbs up!! We have always enjoyed these..
about 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
I'm trying this at work tomorrow. Next will be that Greek Chicken - wow!
about 2 years ago inpatskitchen
I hope you enjoy!!
over 2 years ago jessm4
nutrional info aside (ha)- this sounds like an awesome dish. full of flavour and punch- finding yummy inspiration like this is what Food52 is all about. It would be perfect along side a piece of blue eyed cod or similar tasting white fish.
over 2 years ago LuvLatte
Again, being new to this site, I do not see Nutrional Info for this recipe, an important part in eating healthy.
over 2 years ago MakeThatMakeThis
These looks so lovely. Can't wait to try them! Thanks for sharing.
over 2 years ago inpatskitchen
I've been writing a little food blog since last Fall...http://www.inpatskitchen... and posted the recipe on October 3, 2010
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Thanks! So many really nice recipes there, and I just scrolled down the first page! ;o)
over 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
yum
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
P.S. I could see sprinkling some chopped marcona almonds in as well. My mouth is watering, just reading this recipe!! ;o)
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
AntoniaJames is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Oh my goodness! These look fabulous. How do you prepare the slow-roasted Greek chicken? Do tell! I so want to try this recipe! ;o)
over 2 years ago inpatskitchen
Thanks...I stuff a 3 -5 whole chicken with garlic, season the whole thing with lemon, olive oil, and Caveders Greek Seasoning and let it marinate in the fridge for a few hours. Then roast at 250F for about 4.5 hours...raise the heat to 350F and roast another 30 minutes. Really yummy!!!
over 2 years ago AntoniaJames
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Wow, thanks!! It sounds so good. What is in the Caveders Green Seasoning? I am definitely going to make my next chicken this way, but will probably use preserved lemons, as I have extra left from last winter that I must use (as I make another batch now that this season's Meyers are now ripe!!) ;o) P.S. The next time you make this, you should photograph the cooked bird and post the recipe. I'm sure it would be much appreciated!!
over 2 years ago drbabs
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Oh, I love Cavender's Greek seasoning--I buy it in New Orleans, but you can definitely get it on line.
http://www.amazon.com/Cavenders...
over 2 years ago BlissfulBaker
I'm another fan of Cavenders (I have relatives in Arkansas where this spice blend is made, but I think it's now available in most grocery stores).