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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Zesty Greek Lemon Potatoes that Everyone Will Love

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This recipe for Greek Lemon Potatoes is a flavorful journey to Greece with every bite, combining garlic, lemon, and herbs for an irresistible side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Yellow Potatoes (or Yukon Gold) Choose for their creamy texture
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Juice from 2 medium lemons
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth (or Vegetable Broth) Do not substitute with water
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish
  • Tzatziki Sauce (optional) Serve on the side

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chicken broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cut yellow potatoes into uniform wedges and transfer them to a baking dish. Pour the lemon broth mixture over the potatoes and toss gently.
  4. Arrange the potato wedges in a single layer with cut side down, cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes. Carefully remove the foil and allow the warm aroma of garlic and lemon to fill your kitchen.
  6. Bake uncovered for an additional 20–30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes until crispy.
  7. Once baked to a golden color, sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve warm, optionally with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, ensure uniform potato sizes and avoid peeking while baking uncovered.

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