Best 7 Greek Style Potatoes With Lemon And Thyme Recipes

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When it comes to Greek cuisine, few dishes are as iconic and flavorful as Greek style potatoes with lemon and thyme. This classic dish is a testament to the simplicity and elegance of Greek cooking, showcasing the harmonious blend of earthy potatoes, tangy lemon, and aromatic thyme. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or as a main course, and its popularity has spread far beyond the borders of Greece, capturing the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect Greek style potatoes with lemon and thyme, ensuring a taste of the Mediterranean in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK-STYLE POTATOES WITH LEMON AND THYME



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There's something about potatoes mixed with lemon juice and fresh herbs that says "perfection." This particular combination is adapted from Sally Schneider's "A New Way to Cook" and was a good accompaniment to Baked Eggplant with Feta Cheese.

Provided by Elisabetta47

Categories     Potato

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs potatoes, new, peeled and quartered length-wise if large
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup shallot, finely chopped (3 medium)
1 tablespoon thyme leaves, fresh, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Place potatoes in a casserole large enough to hold them in 1 layer.
  • In a measuring cup, combine the water, lemon juice, shallots, thyme, salt & 1 T oil.
  • Pour over the potatoes and nestle the bay leaf in the middle.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 1 hour.
  • Toss with the remaining 2 tsp oil and return to oven.
  • Bake 10 min longer, until glazed and golden.
  • Remove, discard bay leaf and season to taste with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 343.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.9

GREEK LEMON THYME POTATOES



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Lemon roasted potatoes recipe from CARRIE VASIOS MULLINS at Serious Eats http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/04/greek-lemon-thyme-potatoes-recipe.html

Provided by Ken Lee

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs yellow potatoes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a large baking pan, toss potatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, and thyme. Season with ample salt and pepper. Roast until potatoes are crisp and the lemon juice has caramelized, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 24.5, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2, Protein 2.6

GREEK STYLE POTATOES



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Greek Style Potatoes is a simple recipe, and the closest I can get to the real thing. The best is that it can be adjusted to your taste as you bake it. I sometimes add a little more lemon. The potatoes are moist, and great with green beans and baked chicken with a little salsa and feta on top.

Provided by Cathie

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅓ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups water
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 cubes chicken bouillon
ground black pepper to taste
6 potatoes, peeled and quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice, thyme, rosemary, bouillon cubes and pepper.
  • Arrange potatoes evenly in the bottom of a medium baking dish. Pour the olive oil mixture over the potatoes. Cover, and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender but firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 598.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

GREEK-STYLE LEMON ROASTED POTATOES



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A great complement with souvlaki. I often cook this on the BBQ with the souvlaki. All you need is a great Greek salad for a full meal!

Provided by koko

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
⅓ cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Put potato wedges into a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the wedges and toss to coat. Season potatoes with salt, oregano, and black pepper; toss again to coat.
  • Spread potato wedges in a single layer in a 2 inch-deep pan. Pour chicken broth over the potatoes.
  • Roast potatoes in preheated oven until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 789.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

GOLDEN GREEK LEMON POTATOES



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This recipe was inspired by a tiny Greek restaurant we used to go to during grad school. To make the potatoes extra delicious, use a high-quality olive oil and a nice kosher or sea salt. -Karol Chandler-Ezell, Nacogdoches, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 6-8 minutes., Add chives, Greek seasoning, lemon zest, garlic, pepper and salt to onion mixture; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Drain potatoes; add onion mixture. Flatten potatoes with a fork, tossing them to coat with onion mixture. Add lemon juice and parsley; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts :

GREEK LEMON-ROASTED POTATOES



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Greek potatoes are roasted with lemon juice and dried Greek oregano; lemon is so central to Greek cooking that the term a la grecque (French for "in the Greek style") generally means "cooked with lemon."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large russet baking potatoes (8 medium), peeled and quartered
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Greek oregano, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Place potatoes in a metal roasting pan large enough to fit potatoes in a single layer. Add 1 cup water, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss potatoes until well coated.
  • Bake, uncovered, until fork-tender and brown on the edges, about 50 minutes. Turn potatoes halfway through for even browning; add water if all the liquid has been absorbed, before they have fully browned. If desired, garnish with oregano; serve.

OVEN-ROASTED GREEK POTATOES WITH ROASTED LEMON WEDGES RECIPE BY TASTY



Oven-Roasted Greek Potatoes With Roasted Lemon Wedges Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: potato, salt, greek vinaigrette dressing, lemon, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic cloves, fresh thyme, feta cheese, fresh thyme

Provided by Sarah LaDue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ lb potato
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup greek vinaigrette dressing
½ lemon, juice only
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano, (or to your own taste)
½ teaspoon dried thyme, (or to your own taste)
3 cloves garlic cloves, crushed
fresh thyme, A few sprigs
1 oz feta cheese
fresh thyme, Additional oregano, salt, pepper for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes into wedges. Then, stir salt into a large pot of rolling boiling water and add potatoes. Bring up to a boil and parboil for 6-7 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes in small batches and mix in a bowl with the rest of the "Dressing Mix" ingredients.
  • Using a large spoon, Transfer potato wedges to a greased baking dish (with
  • non-stick cooking spray). Drizzle remaining dressing over top and add a whole
  • lemon, cut into quarters.
  • Bake in a preheated 425°F for 40 minutes. Then, broil for just a minute or until tops of potatoes are crisp.
  • Sprinkle with garnishes and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use the Right Potatoes: Yukon Gold or baby potatoes work best for this recipe as they hold their shape well and have a creamy texture.
  • Cut the Potatoes Evenly: Cutting the potatoes in uniform sizes ensures even cooking.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with potatoes, as this can prevent them from getting crispy.
  • Add the Lemon and Thyme at the Right Time: Adding the lemon and thyme towards the end of cooking infuses the potatoes with flavor without overpowering them.
  • Serve Immediately: Greek-style potatoes are best served immediately when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Greek-style potatoes with lemon and thyme are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy potatoes, tangy lemon, and aromatic thyme creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you are serving them as a side dish for a weeknight meal or as part of a festive spread, these potatoes are sure to be a hit. Give this recipe a try and experience the delightful flavors of Greek cuisine in your own kitchen!

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