Description
Crispy herb oven roasted potatoes bring Mediterranean flavors to your table with simple ingredients. Salt, rosemary, and olive oil create a delightful side dish you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 to 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 pounds (1.36 kg) potatoes (diced into 1-inch cubes)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, creating an ideal roasting environment for crispy and flavorful potatoes.
- Dice the potatoes into uniform cubes, ensuring consistent cooking and texture throughout the dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, drizzle olive oil over the potato cubes, gently tossing to achieve a complete and even coating.
- Sprinkle dried thyme, rosemary, parsley, minced garlic, and sea salt over the oiled potatoes, massaging the seasonings to distribute them thoroughly.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes across a baking sheet in a single layer, allowing each piece maximum heat exposure and potential for crisp edges.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through to promote uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Remove the potatoes when they reach a deep golden hue and emit a fragrant herbal aroma, indicating perfect roasting.
- Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving dish, optionally garnishing with an extra sprinkle of sea salt and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Enhance herb absorption by crushing dried herbs between your fingers before mixing, releasing more intense flavors into the potatoes.
- Opt for waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamy interior and crispy exterior, ensuring perfect roasting results.
- Prevent sticking by using parchment paper or a well-seasoned baking sheet, guaranteeing easy removal and clean-up after roasting.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting olive oil with avocado oil for high-heat cooking or using vegan Parmesan for dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg