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Greek-style potatoes


Greek-style potatoes

Tired of the same old side dishes? Try the baked Greek potatoes, a true concentration of Mediterranean flavors and aromas.

We know what you're thinking but no, Greek potatoes are not just simple baked potatoes. They hide a secret that we will reveal to you shortly and which allows you to enhance all the flavors of this seemingly simple side dish. Yes, because baked potatoes are a wild card that goes with anything, but we guarantee that these are even better if possible.

What makes this recipe with potatoes so sensational is the addition of aromatic herbs , primarily dill, already the protagonist of another symbolic dish of Greek cuisine, tzatziki sauce, but also chopped oregano and rosemary. Adding garlic powder, chili pepper and paprika will do the rest. And the secret? Adding lemon juice once cooked. Brilliant right?

Greek-style potatoes

How to prepare the Greek potato recipe

  1. If you use organic potatoes you can also keep the peel otherwise we recommend removing it. Then wash them under running water and cut them into segments.
  2. As they are ready, combine them in a bowl.
  3. Season them with oil and add all the spices and flavourings: dried dill, rosemary and oregano , garlic, chilli pepper and paprika powder, a pinch of salt and pepper . Mix well to distribute all the aromas.
  4. Spread the potatoes on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cook at 200°C for 45-50 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
  5. Serve them by sprinkling them with lemon juice and your side dish of baked Greek potatoes is ready to be served.

Accompany them with the classic tzatziki sauce or try your hand at some other Greek recipes such as the delicious moussaka .

storage

Greek potatoes can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days, however, even if reheated (better in the oven or in a pan) they will no longer be as crunchy as they were originally.


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