Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Dill

Name: Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 lb Potatoes (Russet or Red Skin); 1/2 cup Red onion (chopped); 1 clove Garlic; 1 tbsp Lemon; 1/2 cup Dill (fresh); 1/4 cup Olive oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper

Recipe Print

The roasted potatoes with lemon and dill make a great side dish for any meal. The sweetness of the red onion, the tart lemon flavor and the fresh dill perfume the potatoes beautifully. Pairs perfectly with any meat dish such as lamb, beef, turkey, chicken, and fish.

Roast Potatoes flavored with dill and lemon for the perfect side dish with any meal — Roast Potatoes with Lemon, Dill, Onion and Garlic

Roast potatoes have got to be one of my favorite side dishes. So easy to make. I mean; you can literally just season; bake and serve them with a spoon of sour cream. Right? I make a variety of roast potatoes and this one has got to be one of my all-time winners.

This one is so versatile and can pair perfectly with any meat dish as aside. Serve it with a roast lamb shoulder, Pot roast of Beef, Turkey, Chicken or even fish. Salmon and dill are a match made in heaven this one with some baked salmon is a big threat.

The roast lemon dill potatoes make a great appetizer or side dish for any meal. The sweetness of the red onion, the tart lemon flavor and the fresh dill flavor perfume the potatoes beautifully. Pairs perfectly with any meat dish such as lamb, beef or even turkey and chicken. — Perfect Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Fresh Dill - Side Dish Recipe

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Ingredients and substitutes

Potatoes - I love using the starchy russet potatoes for these as well as those red-skinned ones. The red skin holds their shape much better but the russet becomes soft so they tend to get a bit crisper when baked. But any potatoes as long as you can bake them would be fine.
Red Onions - Oh you must add red onions - not just because they are onions but red!! Red onions are sweeter and when you squish them with all the lemon and oil they tend to get a bit crisper. Can you imagine what that tastes like? Soft moist potatoes with sweet crispy onions? Yeah!!
Dill - well we are making lemon dill potatoes so yes, you need dill. However, if you are concerned about intensity to add less or more and it will be fine. It is a strong herb and while some of us love it - I do know some that hate it.
Having said that - if you really do not want to use Dill - go ahead and use some Rosemary. I won't tell anyone. Rosemary and lemon are perfect together.
Lemon Juice - I love lemon potatoes and I think the quantity used here is just fine but you can play around - add less or more. It's a personal choice.

Step by step instructions (Pin)

Prepare

Clean, skin, and chop potatoes into cubes.
Parboil potatoes for 3 minutes only (or place in the microwave on high for 3 minutes).
Drain and keep warm.
Chop red onions into thin slices.
Grate the garlic - set aside.
Cut lemon - save some slices for garnish and juice the rest.

Bake

Preheat oven at 190 C / 380 F.
In a baking dish - add onions, garlic, dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and olive oil.
With clean hands squish the mixture so the onions, dill, oil and lemon juices is all well blended.
This will help the onions cook crisper.
Add the potatoes - salt and pepper.
Cover the dish briefly with a lid and shake the pan well so the potatoes are coated with the oil.
Remove lid.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes turning ever so often so they brown evenly on all sides.
Cook until the potatoes are nice and golden to your preference.
When done - garnish with more fresh dill, lemon slices.

Frequently asked questions

How long with these roasted potatoes keep?

These roasted potatoes with dill will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days if well wrapped. Do not leave them unwrapped as they will dry out.

Can I omit the lemon?

You can but the lemon does not make these potatoes lemony. The flavor is quite subtle. You can certainly reduce the lemon too.

Can I skip par-boiling these roasted potatoes?

The par-boiling reduces the cooking time and gives a nice crisp outside.

What potatoes are best for baking?

I like to use the red baking potatoes but these work great with any variety as long as you do not over-cook them when par-boiling

How long should I boil potatoes before baking?

Usually, medium-sized potatoes would need about 10 minutes. These small sizes will take about 5 to 7 minutes. The best guide, of course, is to do a fork test. You want them soft but not mush. Remember these will cook even while baking.

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