Description
Delight in this easy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired recipe featuring crispy roasted baby potatoes paired with creamy baked feta cheese and aromatic garlic. Perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian main, it combines zesty lemon, fresh parsley, and a hint of oregano for a wholesome, savory meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Seasoning
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cheese and Garnish
- 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon zest (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting.
- Prepare Potatoes: In a large mixing bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Arrange for Roasting: Spread the seasoned potatoes out in a single layer on a large baking sheet or roasting pan. Nestle the block of feta cheese in the center among the potatoes.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes. Flip the potatoes halfway through cooking to ensure even roasting. The potatoes should become golden and tender, while the feta turns soft and slightly browned.
- Finish with Lemon: Remove the tray from the oven and immediately drizzle the roasted potatoes and feta with fresh lemon juice.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss to combine, breaking up the warm feta so it coats the potatoes for a creamy texture. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, broil the potatoes and feta for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking.
- Add cherry tomatoes or olives along with the potatoes for an enhanced Mediterranean flavor profile.
- This dish works wonderfully as a side dish or a light vegetarian main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
