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Greek Roasted Potatoes with Whipped Feta Recipe

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This Greek Roasted Potatoes with Whipped Feta recipe combines crispy, herb-infused roasted potatoes with a creamy, tangy whipped feta sauce. The potatoes are parboiled, tossed in aromatic herbs, roasted to perfection with lemon and garlic, and then coated in a sweet and spicy honey-lemon dressing. The whipped feta yogurt sauce adds a luscious, smooth finish that complements the warm potatoes beautifully, making it a perfect Mediterranean-inspired side or light main dish.

Ingredients

Whipped Feta Sauce

  • 60g Greek yoghurt
  • 100g feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Roasted Potatoes

  • 3 large baking potatoes, cut into even chunks
  • 1 lemon, quartered
  • 4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp chilli or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Parboil and Preheat: Parboil the cut potatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes until just tender. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F). Place a baking tray with 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the oven to heat up.
  2. Prepare Potatoes for Roasting: Drain the parboiled potatoes well, then shake them in the colander to roughen their edges. Carefully transfer the potatoes onto the hot baking tray with olive oil, ensuring they sizzle. Sprinkle oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper evenly over the potatoes and stir gently to coat all pieces thoroughly.
  3. Add Aromatics: Nestle the quartered lemon and unpeeled garlic cloves amongst the potatoes on the tray. Place the tray in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
  4. Continue Roasting: Remove the lemon and garlic from the tray. Return the potatoes to the oven and roast for an additional 25 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Prepare Honey Lemon Coat: Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl. Finely dice the roasted lemon, including its rind, and add to the bowl with the garlic to form an almost paste-like mixture.
  6. Make Dressing: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, and chilli or red pepper flakes to the lemon garlic paste. Stir well to combine into a flavorful dressing.
  7. Coat the Potatoes: Remove the roasted potatoes from the oven and toss them in the honey lemon dressing until evenly coated.
  8. Make Whipped Feta Sauce: In a blender, combine feta cheese, Greek yoghurt, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blitz until smooth and creamy.
  9. Plate the Dish: Spread the whipped feta sauce over half of each serving plate. Drizzle any remaining honey lemon dressing on top of the sauce.
  10. Serve and Garnish: Place the coated roasted potatoes on the plate next to the whipped feta. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and enjoy your Greek-inspired roasted potatoes with whipped feta.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure potatoes are roughly shaken after boiling to create crispy edges.
  • You can substitute red pepper flakes with fresh chili for a spicier kick.
  • If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, you may roast peeled garlic cloves instead.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or a light Greek salad.
  • The whipped feta sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to two days.

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