The potatoes with herbs Dish
For this roasted potatoes dish, you can switch up the herbs as much as you want. You know what your family likes, so have at it!
The Herbs
You’ll need rosemary, basil, and thyme. Add an onion, some minced garlic, olive oil, and salt – and you’re all set. Don’t forget the potatoes! Russet works best for this recipe.
Potatoes
There are benefits of potatoes. Many people consider potato an unnecessary evil, and one that ought not to be consumed. Potatoes have no fat and no cholesterol. They are also low in sodium. It’s what we put on them and how many we eat that are the problem. Potatoes do have starch. They also have fiber, which is a plus.
The How to
By cooking the potatoes first and allowing them to cool before baking them, you’ll had a crisper texture. It also makes it easier to do this in steps. You can cook the potatoes one day and finish the recipe the next day. Remember that you do not want to cook the potatoes until they are soft. Onions (chopped) and garlic (minced) enhance flavor without overpowering. The gentle addition of herbs provide a delightful flavor to your palate.
The Potatoes with Herbs recipe
Roasted Potatoes with Three Herbs
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- Olive oil - about 3 Tablespoons
- 1 onion - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper - or more
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary dried or fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes well
- Do not peel!
- Cut into 1 inch chunks OR into long strips of 1/2 - 1 inch width
- Put potatoes into microwave dish
- Add 1/2 cup water (it might take more if you are using strips of potatoes because the potatoes take more space in the container)
- Cover container but leave one corner vented
- Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. The potatoes do NOT need to be cooked through
- Drain potatoes completely
- Spread potatoes on a flat tray/cookie sheet and allow to cool and dry
- Chop onions and mince garlic
- Preheat oven to 400
- Put potatoes, onions, garlic, and seasonings on the tray
- Sprinkle with olive oil
- Mix everything together, tossing lightly on the tray
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes are beginning to brown or get crispy on the outside
- Stir potatoes ONCE during the roasting
This is a repost from five years ago.
