Is there anything better than potatoes? We eat them multiple times a week, mostly roasted in some form. I like to pair them with the basics of a blue plate special. Today it’s roasted cauliflower steaks, steamed broccoli, and fresh tomatoes. But tomorrow, it could be tofu, tempeh or beans!
I happen to LOVE both of these preparations. They are simple but you can season them with any herbs and spices you enjoy, like garlic, rosemary, or even Sazon. Be creative!
Lemon Roasted Potatoes
Lemon roasted potatoes are exactly what they sound like they would be!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- The juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Salt, a few pinches, to taste
Instructions
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Add the olive oil and lemon juice into a small jar and shake until combined.
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Cut the potatoes in half and drop them into a bowl. Toss with the lemon juice/olive oil mixture and turn out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Turn them all cut side down and season with a sprinkle of salt.
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Roast in a 400 oven for 30 to 35 minutes until they are easily pierced with a fork and the bottoms are nicely browned. Enjoy!
I like to use my homemade mustard on these potatoes. Mustard is so easy to make you will never buy it from the store again. Just beware, my recipe is spicy!
Maple Mustard Roasted Potatoes
This variation is like the sweet and spicy cousin of the lemon roasted potatoes. I add maple and mustard to take the flavor profile in a different direction.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- The juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 to 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- Salt, a few pinches, to taste
Instructions
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Add the olive oil, lemon juice, maple and mustard into a small jar and shake until combined.
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Cut the potatoes in half and drop them into a bowl. Toss with the maple/mustard mixture and turn out onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Turn them all cut side down and season with a sprinkle of salt.
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Roast in a 400 oven for 30 to 35 minutes until they are easily pierced with a fork and the bottoms are nicely browned. Enjoy!