Why You Should Try This Recipe?
These oven roasted red potatoes with za’atar seasoning are flavorful and are a tasty Middle-Eastern twist on easy side dish potato recipes. Vegan, gluten-free, and made with simple wholesome ingredients and spices, these za’atar roasted potatoes are the perfect way to enjoy crispy and soft potatoes that are full of flavor. Serve these tasty potatoes as a side dish with your other main courses or as an appetizer before dinner. These potatoes are great finger foods and pair well with basically anything! Not only this za’atar potato recipe, but also Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes and Carrots are great for all occasions and holidays (such as Thanksgiving or the 4th of July) when you need to add a little extra flavor and comfort to the table. You will want to try these potatoes because they are ready in just a few easy steps and deliver the best flavors!
Ingredients
This baby roasted red potatoes recipe is so easy to make and made with only a handful of ingredients that are easy but bold and flavorful. All you need is salt–the rest is for serving!
Red Potatoes – These are easy to roast in the oven and create delicious soft and crispy textures once they are cooked. Feel free to use any kind of baby potato.Olive Oil – Extra virgin olive oil is fragrant, easy to use, and full of robust flavors. If you do not have olive oil, then you can use any other kind of vegetable oil.Lemon – Fresh lemon zest is added to these potatoes to give them a hint of citrus and fresh zesty flavors. You can even spritz some lemon juice on the potatoes! Za’atar Seasoning – This classic blend of spices and herbs is a tasty ingredient providing extra flavors specifically for most Middle-Eastern and Indian recipes. Za’atar seasoning usually conisists of dried marjoram, toasted sesame seeds, oregano, thyme, and sumac. Salt – Season these potatoes until they taste how you want them to. Any kind of sea salt will work.
For Serving
Tahini Sauce – I like to make my own creamy tahini sauce but storebought sauce is fine. The tahini sauce is perfect for dipping the potatoes! Pistachios – Freshly chopped pistachios provide a natural nutty sweetness that allows these potatoes to be unique and tasty. Pomegranate Pearls – Juicy pomegranate pearls are sweet, tangy, and provide bursts of tart and fruity flavors that are balanced with the savory ingredients. Fresh Parsley – Chopped fresh parsley is a delicious herb great for adding color and flavor to these roasted red potatoes. Switch things up and use different fresh herbs for different flavors.
How To Make Roasted Red Potatoes with Zaatar?
These za’atar lemon potatoes are perfect and seasoned to perfection with simple ingredients. Serve these potatoes with all types of recipes! First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. In a large bowl, place the rinsed and halved potatoes, olive oil, fresh lemon zest, za’atar seasoning, and salt in it and toss until the potatoes are coated. Next, spread the seasoned red potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer. Spreading the potatoes across the baking sheet give them plenty of room to cook. Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes until they are fork-tender and a golden color. You can broil the potatoes for the last four to five minutes to make sure they are crispy enough. Remove the cooked potatoes from the oven and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve the potatoes with fresh parsley as is or transfer them to a serving platter with nutty tahini sauce (you can also drizzle this creamy dill sauce!) topped with pomegranate pearls, parsley, and chopped pistachios.
Expert Tips
Be sure to scrub, rinse, and pat the potatoes dry before roasting to make sure they are the perfect consistency. If you are using larger red potatoes for this recipe, then you will need to dice them into similar size for even roasting. The seasoning should stick to the potatoes very well so be careful not to use too much oil.Broil the potatoes the last few minutes of cooking to create potatoes that are extra crispy and delicious.
Flavor Variations
Switch things up with different seasonings for these potatoes such as Italian, homemade Cajun, smoked paprika, spicy chili powder, lemon salt, or ground garlic powder. Top these potateos with different fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, or even fresh dill. For cheesy flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan or mozzarella cheese over the potatoes if you are using Italian seasoning. For Greek-flavors, top them with feta cheese, olive, sliced red onion, and fresh dill. You can also top the potatoes with creamy sour cream or Greek yogurt and fresh chives. Add some color to these Za’atar potatoes by adding different vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, squash, and more.
Serving Ideas
These roasted baby red potatoes pair perfectly with different grilled or cooked meats such as tender chicken, lamb, beef, or even seafood like fish, shrimp, crab, etc. Serve these potatoes as a side dish, snacks or appetizer before lunch or dinner recipes.
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