Description
Authentic Greek Lemon Potatoes are a traditional dish featuring tender, mellow potato wedges baked in a tangy and aromatic mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. This recipe ensures soft, flavorful potatoes perfect as a side for meat, fish, or a simple meal with feta cheese.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 Kilogram (2.2 pounds) potatoes
Seasoning & Sauce
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mild mustard
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) fresh lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- Fine sea salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) water, vegetable, or chicken stock
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges approximately 4 cm (1.5 inches) thick.
- Arrange Potatoes: Place the potato wedges in a baking dish or pan, arranging them almost in a single layer. Some overlap is fine.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, mild mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Drizzle this mixture over the potatoes evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle salt, ground pepper, and dried oregano over the potatoes. Add the coarsely chopped garlic and toss everything gently to coat well, then spread the potatoes evenly in the pan.
- Add Liquid: Pour the water, vegetable, or chicken stock around the sides of the pan carefully, so the potatoes aren’t rinsed off.
- Cover & Bake: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for about one hour or until the potatoes are very tender.
- Uncover and Brown: Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the liquid evaporates leaving olive oil, and the potatoes develop a slight golden brown edge.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally with feta cheese, as a simple meal or alongside meat or fish. For enhanced flavor, allow the potatoes to rest for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh lemon juice and quality extra virgin olive oil is key to achieving authentic flavor.
- The potatoes should be cut evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Letting the potatoes sit for an hour or two after baking improves their flavor and texture.
- If preferred, vegetable or chicken stock can be used instead of water to deepen the flavor.
- Be cautious when adding the liquid not to pour directly on the potatoes to avoid washing off the seasoning.
