Greek Lemon Potatoes
Potatoes roasted in a pool of lemon juice, olive oil and stock until the liquid has gone and what is left is a sticky, golden glaze.
Photograph credit: Greek (4177990026) by Karen and Brad Emerson · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Method
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Heat the oven to 200C fan. Put the potato wedges in a single layer in a large roasting tin — crowding them means they steam.
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Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, stock, garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper and mustard and pour it over.
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Toss so every wedge is coated. The liquid should come about a third of the way up.
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Roast 40 minutes, turning the potatoes once at the halfway point.
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By now most of the liquid should have gone. If there is still a lot, pour some off — it makes an excellent base for gravy.
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Roast another 20 to 25 minutes until the potatoes are deep golden, sticky at the edges and the bottom of the tin is glazed.
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Scrape the glaze up from the tin and toss the potatoes through it.
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Finish with lemon zest and fresh herbs, and serve hot.
Chef’s Tips
- One layer, always. Two layers gives you boiled potatoes.
- Do not skimp on the lemon. It should taste sharp before it goes in the oven.
- Scrape the tin at the end — that is the best part of the dish.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Pairing Suggestions
- Roast chicken or lamb
- Tzatziki
- A Greek white such as Assyrtiko
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 200C fan for 12 minutes to bring back the edges.
Common questions
How long does Greek Lemon Potatoes take to make?
About 1 hour 25 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Greek Lemon Potatoes?
One layer, always. Two layers gives you boiled potatoes. Do not skimp on the lemon. It should taste sharp before it goes in the oven. Scrape the tin at the end — that is the best part of the dish.
What should I serve with Greek Lemon Potatoes?
Roast chicken or lamb; Tzatziki; A Greek white such as Assyrtiko.
How should Greek Lemon Potatoes be stored?
Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat at 200C fan for 12 minutes to bring back the edges.
Is Greek Lemon Potatoes suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Greek Lemon Potatoes?
About 285 kcal per serving, with 18 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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