Recipe: Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes (using red potatoes)

LEMON HERB ROASTED POTATOES

"These red potatoes are roasted with simple seasonings to a crispy golden brown outside, while the potato stays moist and flavorful within. They'll highlight many main dishes without overpowering them. Serve with scrambled eggs, omelets, sauteed chicken or grilled veal chops."

2 1/2 lb small red potatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried oregano)
1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Oil a baking sheet.

Wash the potatoes, rinse, and pat dry. Cut each into 3/4-inch dice; set aside.

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, thyme, paprika, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Add the potatoes and toss; spread on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake about 35 minutes, turning every 15 minutes, until tender and well browned.

Taste for seasoning. Turn into a serving dish and serve immediately.

TO MAKE AHEAD:
This may be prepared 2 hours in advance and kept at room temperature. Reheat in a 350 degrees F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings
Source: The Taste of Summer