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Roasted Russet Potatoes
These roasted russet potatoes are seasoned with crushed dried rosemary, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and finished with fresh parsley. Cubed and baked until tender and golden, they develop a crispy exterior while remaining soft inside. The herbs and spices impart a savory, aromatic flavor making them a satisfying side dish for many meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
People, as a side
Calories:
136 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potato cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons rosemary dried
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Optional step: Soak the potatoes in cold water for 1 hour. Then, drain and thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel.
- Toss the potatoes with the oil.
- Crush the dried rosemary needles with a mortar and pestle or the bottom of a heavy glass. Toss into the bowl with all the other ingredients (except the parsley). Toss to coat potatoes well.
- Spread onto a large, rimmed baking sheet, making sure to leave some room between the potatoes.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Stir and then bake another 10-15 minutes, until soft and golden.
- Toss with the fresh parsley and enjoy.
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Notes
- Breaking down the dried rosemary before mixing prevents unpleasant large bites of herb and improves distribution.
Nutrition Information
Calories
136kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
588mg
(25%)
Potassium
492mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 People, as a side
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 136kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 588mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 492mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.