Description
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring roasted baby potatoes, baked feta, and garlic, all infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices. This vegetarian side dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Baby Potatoes:
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Olive Oil Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 6 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
Additional Ingredients:
6 ounces block feta cheese, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Add Feta: Place the block of feta among the potatoes and roast for an additional 15–20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Mix the warm feta with the potatoes, add lemon juice, parsley, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted chicken or grilled vegetables.
- For extra flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or red pepper flakes before roasting.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
