Description
This Easy Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe features tender, golden wedges soaked in a zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade, then oven-baked to perfection. A classic Greek side dish that’s creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect to complement any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
Marinade
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Other
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the potatoes evenly.
- Make Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Coat Potatoes: Add the peeled and cut potato wedges to the bowl and toss thoroughly so that each piece is evenly coated with the tangy marinade.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Transfer the coated potatoes into a baking dish, spreading them out evenly. Pour the low-sodium vegetable broth over the potatoes to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the potatoes to steam and absorb the flavors.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20-25 minutes, stirring the potatoes halfway through to ensure they brown evenly and become crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Once the potatoes are tender inside and golden brown on the outside, remove from the oven. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or oregano for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
- Use uniform potato wedges for even cooking.
- Feel free to substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and oregano to taste.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the marinade.
- These potatoes pair wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted chicken, or as part of a Mediterranean feast.
