Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes

Easter is right around the corner and my family always has Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes on the menu. However, this year we are celebrating virtually and social distancing. I am still making our family favourites and we can eat our separate meals together. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

From a nutrition standpoint, potatoes can still fit as part of a healthy diet. In fact, we receive more potassium in a medium potato than we do in a banana. We also receive fibre, vitamin C, magnesium and lysine in potatoes. Click here for more heart-healthy, potassium-rich foods. If you find yourself scared of carbohydrates, read my piece here, In Defence of Carbs: Stop the Hating.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 pound bag of baby red skinned potatoes, cut into quarters
• 3-4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried paprika (or smoked paprika)
• ½ tsp of Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper to taste

Optional: Zest of fresh lemon

Directions for Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Clean potatoes and cut into quarters.
3. Add olive oil, oregano, rosemary, paprika, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and optional lemon zest to potatoes. Toss to combine.
4. Place herb-coated potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 40-50 minutes until your desired level of crunch.
6. Serve with tzatziki, ketchup or a sriracha ketchup-mix.

Sending you well wishes during this challenging time. How are you keeping? What do you find most rejuvenating for your wellness? Home cooking, Peloton workouts, time outdoors, phone calls and FaceTime with my family has been beneficial for me.

Found this on my regular walk in the park

P.S. If you are looking for more meal inspiration during this time, check out Dietetic Directions Instagram for my weekly Social Distancing Dinner Party. I provide a theme in advance to inspire meals and then I share my creation and all of yours! It’s a fun way to stay connected. So far we have had a Shrimp theme, Pizza Night, Mexican and this week is to cook with fish on Good Friday.

Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes 45 seconds

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes 45 seconds

This Crispy Herb Roasted Potatoes is a crowd-pleasing recipe that's quick to assemble.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 pound bag of baby red skinned potatoes, cut into quarters
• 3-4 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried paprika (or smoked paprika)
• ½ tsp of Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper to taste
• Optional: Zest of fresh lemon

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Clean potatoes and cut into quarters.
3. Add olive oil, oregano, rosemary, paprika, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper and optional lemon zest to potatoes. Toss to combine.
4. Place herb-coated potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 40-50 minutes until your desired level of crunch.
6. Serve with tzatziki, ketchup or a sriracha ketchup-mix.