GREEK-STYLE GARLIC-LEMON POTATOES

Greek-Style Garlic-Lemon Potatoes image

Provided by Chef Dine

Categories Potato

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 medium potatoes, Yukon Gold, each potato cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced

Steps:

Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges. You should have 32 potato pieces. (like joe joes).
Heat vegetable oil and butter in heavy-bottomed 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foaming subsides, swirling pan occasionally.
Add potatoes in single layer; cook until golden brown (pan should sizzle but not smoke), about 6 minutes.
Using tongs, turn potatoes so second cut sides are down; Combine garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, zest and oregano in a small bowl, pour over potatoes and stir well.
Cook on second side, about 5 minutes longer. Stirring once more, add ground black pepper and reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly, and cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with tip of paring knife, about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with parsley, stir gently to distribute; serve immediately. (optional - add 3 oz crumbled feta and 8 Kalamata olives (sliced thin) and add in with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 616.6, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2, Protein 4.7