Description
Traditional Greek Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes (Patates fournou) are a flavorful and comforting side dish featuring tender potato wedges roasted in a zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade, finished with extra virgin olive oil. This classic recipe offers a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes with a crispy golden exterior and soft inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1kg / 2.2lb medium sized potatoes, peeled
Marinade
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 125ml (1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly.
- Prepare Potatoes: Cut the peeled potatoes in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half again lengthwise to form wedges. Finally, cut the wedges horizontally, resulting in evenly sized potato pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the cut potatoes in a heavy baking pan or uncovered casserole dish (ceramic preferred). Add minced garlic, yellow mustard, fresh lemon juice, dry oregano, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to the pan.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using a spoon or your hands, mix the potatoes and marinade ingredients thoroughly until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture. Place the pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil after 1 hour. Bake uncovered for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and crisp to your liking.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy the traditional Greek flavors of lemon, garlic, and oregano enhancing the roasted potatoes.
Notes
- If you prefer less crispy potatoes, remove the foil after 1 hour and 15 minutes, then bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes more.
- For added meat flavor, consider adding 125ml (1/2 cup) of chicken broth to the mixture before baking.
- Using a heavy or ceramic baking dish helps distribute heat evenly and produce better roasting results.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before baking for the best flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 180g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Greek lemon garlic potatoes, Patates fournou, roasted potatoes, lemon oregano potatoes, Greek side dish
