SKILLET POTATOES WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

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Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Olive     Potato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Vegan     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup green olives such as picholine or arbequina
1 pound fingerling or small red potatoes, peeled if desired, then halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 (3- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup water
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Smash olives with flat side of a large knife, then discard pits and chop olives. Toss potatoes with olives, oil, zest, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 10-inch heavy skillet, then add water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover skillet and boil over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove lid and cook, stirring, until water is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Mirwaise Khanahmadzai
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The potatoes are always crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice tang. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Troy Deisinger
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the combination of olives, lemon, and herbs. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Ghulam murtaza chandio Meer
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. I usually serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread.


Ken Czaja
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice tang. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it's also great on its own.


Moni Shahi
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These potatoes are always a hit at my parties. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. I usually double the recipe because they go so quickly. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.


Badroneesa Kamaldien
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use any kind of potatoes I have on hand, and I can add different herbs and spices to change up the flavor. It's also a great way to use up leftover olives and lemon wedges.


Hamzal Khan
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This is a delicious and easy recipe that I make all the time. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice touch of brightness. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish, but it's also great on its own.


Arinze Livinus
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I've been making this dish for years and it's always a favorite. The potatoes are always crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice tang. I usually serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


Marvellous Atoyebi
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These potatoes are the perfect side dish for any occasion. They're crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the combination of olives, lemon, and herbs. They're always a hit with my family and friends.


Chisom Vivian
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. I usually serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread.


Nicholas Munyeke
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice tang. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a delicious meal.


Geno Thompson
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crispy potatoes and the flavorful olive and lemon sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ulfatfatima Fatima
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These potatoes are so crispy and flavorful! I love the combination of olives, lemon, and herbs. They're the perfect side dish for any meal.


Vickie Russell
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so quickly. I also like to add a bit of crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.


Muhammad Gulbaaz Khan
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This is one of my favorite potato recipes. The combination of olives, lemon, and herbs is so flavorful and delicious. I like to use a variety of olives, such as Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Nicoise, to add different flavors and textures to the dish.


Jason Borain
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, so it's a great go-to meal for busy weeknights. The potatoes always turn out crispy and flavorful, and the olives and lemon add a nice touch of brightness.


Lojain Mahmoud
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the olives and lemon added a wonderful flavor. I served it with grilled chicken and it was a delicious me


Amir Khan king
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These skillet potatoes were a hit with my family! The olives and lemon added a delicious briny and tangy flavor that really complemented the crispy potatoes. I will definitely be making this dish again.