Description
A delightful and flavorful side dish featuring roasted baby potatoes with baked feta and garlic. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Potatoes:
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
Baked Feta and Garlic:
- 7 oz block feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Toss Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Roast: Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet, nestle the block of feta in the center, and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, stir the softened feta into the potatoes, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a vegetarian main.
- For a twist, add cherry tomatoes or kalamata olives for a Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
