Sexy Weeknight Potatoes
These are probably considered the opposite of sexy…due to their mass amount of garlic–but in my book garlic is sexy hence the reasoning behind their name. If you’re looking for an easy, perfect crispy potato side dish recipe–this is your guy!
Ingredients
1-2 pounds small yukon gold potatoes
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
4 cloves garlic, pressed
4 tbsp olive oil (give or take, I never measure this)
1/3 greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
extra salt and pep for dusting
Do a little prep
Start by washing the potatoes so they’re clean and free of any dirt/debris.
Preheat oven to 400.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On the stove, heat a medium pot of water.
Method
Chop the potatoes into small pieces, so they’re about the size of a thumb–think home-fry style.
Par boil the potatoes until you can stick a fork through them. Then drain them and add to a large mixing bowl.
In the mixing bowl combine the garlic salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon zest and 2 tbsp olive oil. Gently toss. Lay the seasoned potatoes out on the baking sheet, leaving enough space in between each potato piece so they’re not crowded (they’ll crisp up faster this way).
Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until desired crispiness.
Chop the chives and add to a small bowl along with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and garlic, set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the greek yogurt, lemon juice, and remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Dust with pepper and set aside.
Once the potatoes come out of the oven, toss in the fresh garlic and chive mixture. Serve with the greek yogurt dipping sauce and enjoy!
My favorite element of this recipe is the garlic. I’ve been working on getting over a cold, and was looking for a recipe with tons of fresh garlic. Garlic has amazing anti fungal properties which helps reduce symptoms of the common cold faster. However if you just love garlic (like me) this recipe is a winner!
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