| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 60 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 258 | 11g | 4.1g | 35.6g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 3.7g | 3.1g | 4.6g | 0.4g |
Sitting here in picturesque Portland, Maine, where a flurry of seafood always tugs at my heart, today I find myself shifting gears to share with you an all-time favorite, the Garlic Roasted Potatoes. Simple, hearty, robust, and utterly delicious, this vegetable-based recipe finds its way to my dinner table quite often, offering a delicious counterpoint to the undercurrents of the Atlantic breeze.
Comfort Food Par Excellence
As a native of New England, the hearty spirit of comfort food is embedded in my culinary ethos. The Garlic Roasted Potatoes are both comfortable and comforting. These garlicky, herbaceous, and crispy potatoes satiate two things every comfort food seeker yearns for – simplicity and flavor. They’re reminiscent of classic New England clam chowder, replacing the briny seafood with earthy tubers, but retaining the comforting warmth.
An Ocean of Health Benefits
What endears me further to this recipe is its bag full of health benefits. Garlic not only lends an aromatic punch, but Medical News Today touts its several medicinal properties, including reducing blood pressure and combating sickness. Rosemary and thyme lend a woody, floral aroma adding to the dish’s depth, but these humble herbs also come with their own slew of health benefits like improved digestion and circulatory system support. Of course, the star of the dish, the humble potatoes, bring in a fair share of fiber, vitamins, and minerals essential for a balanced diet.
Unfolding a World of Pairings
And let’s not forget the versatility of Garlic Roasted Potatoes in terms of pairings. They’re a perfect sidekick to your choice of meat – be it a succulent roast chicken or a beautifully charred steak. If you want to pull off an all-vegetable dinner, team them up with a creamy mushroom risotto or a vibrant mixed vegetables stew. For a touch of Maine, nothing works better than pairing these garlic-infused potatoes with a serve of classic New England clam chowder. The contrast of flavors provide a perfect balance and hey, it’s an absolute crowd pleaser at my dinner parties – just ask my daughters, Erin and Samantha.
What You’ll Need
- 3 pounds of red potatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
Method
Step One
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step Two
Cut the red potatoes into cubes or halves depending on their size and place them in a large bowl.
Step Three
In a separate bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir it well to mix all the ingredients together.
Step Four
Pour the garlic butter mixture over the potatoes and toss until all the potatoes are coated evenly.
Step Five
Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure that the potatoes do not overlap or they won’t roast evenly.
Step Six
Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You may need to stir or flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time to ensure they roast evenly.
Step Seven
Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme. Serve the garlic roasted potatoes while they are hot and enjoy your meal!
