Heart-Healthy Greek Style Lemon Potatoes
Add a Mediterranean twist to your dinner table with these Heart-Healthy Greek Style Lemon Potatoes, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Made with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this recipe captures the essence of Greek cuisine while prioritizing heart health. The potatoes are oven-roasted to golden perfection in a tangy marinade of extra-virgin olive oil, low-sodium vegetable broth, and dried oregano, creating a tender, zesty bite with every forkful. Finished with a garnish of fresh parsley and lemon zest, these potatoes pair beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, or even as a standalone vegetarian dish. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at your next dinner party. Perfect keywords: Greek-style potatoes, heart-healthy side dish, roasted lemon potatoes, Mediterranean recipes, easy oven-baked potato recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 Zest of 1 lemon
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges, approximately 1 inch thick.
Step 3
In a large baking dish, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, vegetable broth, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Step 4
Add the potato wedges to the dish, tossing them in the liquid mixture to coat evenly.
Step 5
Arrange the potatoes in a single layer, cutting side facing down for optimal browning.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Step 7
After 20 minutes, remove the foil, gently stir the potatoes, and bake uncovered for an additional 25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and tender.
Step 8
When done, remove from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
Step 9
Sprinkle the potatoes with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving.
Step 10
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish or a hearty addition to your main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1341.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1105.5 |
| Total Fat 41.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2571.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 178.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.8g | |
| Protein 20.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 217.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4287.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories