GREEK-STYLE POTATOES WITH LEMON AND THYME

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There's something about potatoes mixed with lemon juice and fresh herbs that says "perfection." This particular combination is adapted from Sally Schneider's "A New Way to Cook" and was a good accompaniment to Baked Eggplant with Feta Cheese.

Provided by Elisabetta47

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs potatoes, new, peeled and quartered length-wise if large
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped (3 medium)
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, fresh, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Place potatoes in a casserole large enough to hold them in 1 layer.
  • In a measuring cup, combine the water, lemon juice, shallots, thyme, salt & 1 T oil.
  • Pour over the potatoes and nestle the bay leaf in the middle.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Toss with the remaining 2 tsp oil and return to oven.
  • Bake 10 min longer, until glazed and golden.
  • Remove, discard bay leaf and season to taste with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 343.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.9

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