Herb-Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Sauce and Olives Recipe

Name: Herb-Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Sauce and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small lemonwashed, ends trimmed, lemon halved lengthwise and pitted; 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 sprigs each of thyme, rosemary and oregano; 4 sprigs rosemary; 4 sprigs oregano; 20 garlic cloves, peeled; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives; 1/2 cup pitted Thassos or other oil-cured black olives; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 small lemonwashed, ends trimmed, lemon halved lengthwise and pitted
2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 sprigs each of thyme, rosemary and oregano
4 sprigs rosemary
4 sprigs oregano
20 garlic cloves, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted Thassos or other oil-cured black olives
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Tightly wrap the lemon halves together in foil.
3
Roast for about 45 minutes, until soft.
4
Meanwhile, in a medium roasting pan, toss the potatoes with the olive oil, herb sprigs and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
5
Cover with foil and roast for about 30 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
6
Increase the oven temperature to 450.
7
Uncover the potatoes and roast for about 10 minutes longer, until browned.
8
Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, mix the sugar with the water and heat until the sugar is dissolved.
9
In a mini food processor, combine the baked lemon halves with the sugar syrup and puree.
10
Season with salt.
11
When the potatoes are done, stir in the lemon puree and the olives, capers and chopped herbs.
12
Discard the herb sprigs.
13
Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a bowl and serve.

1544

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small lemonwashed, ends trimmed, lemon halved lengthwise and pitted, 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 sprigs each of thyme, rosemary and oregano, and more.

Yes, Herb-Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Sauce and Olives falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herb-Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Sauce and Olives

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