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Delicious oven-roasted potatoes with herbs and spices, garnished with fresh dill in a white dish.

Lemon Za'atar Roasted Potatoes

Upgrade your classic Roasted Potatoes with our tantalizing recipe for Lemon Za’atar Roasted Potatoes served over a bed of creamy Dill Whipped Feta. This culinary masterpiece combines the vibrant flavors of lemon, za’atar seasoning, and fresh dill with the comforting richness of Yukon Gold potatoes and tangy feta cheese.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: mashed potatoes, potatoes
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 509kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

Lemon Za”atar Potatoes

  • 2.5 lbs yukon gold potatoes
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or salt to taste

Dill Whipped Feta:

  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup labneh
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1.5 tablespoon chopped dill (more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or salt to taste
  • 1 clove of garlic I used roasted garlic
  • Aleppo pepper or paprika for garnish optional
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Instructions

Potatoes

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
    Hand adjusting oven temperature dial to 160 degrees, focusing on precise cooking settings at home.
  • Wash and peel your potatoes. Cut into quarters and add to a pan with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ¼ teaspoon of salt and boil for 6 minutes.
    Sliced potatoes soaking in water with fresh lemons and herbs in the background. Perfect for a refreshing recipe.
  • Drain and add to baking dish and top with Za'atar Lemon Sauce. Bake at 425F for 60 minutes or until golden and tender.
    Sliced seasoned potatoes in a white bowl with black tongs, brightened by sunlight, ready for cooking.

Za'atar Lemon Sauce

  • Combine all your ingredients in a bowl and top your potatoes
    Whisk mixing spices in a bowl beside a lemon on wooden surface with herbs in background.

Whipped Dill Feta

  • Combine all your ingredients until smooth.
    Creamy homemade sauce in a blender with visible blades, perfect for dips and spreads.

Plate

  • Add your whipped feta to a plate, top with your potatoes and garnish with fresh dill and Aleppo pepper or paprika.
    Roasted potatoes with herbs and spices on creamy yogurt in a white dish. Perfect for a flavorful vegan appetizer.

Video

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Episode 3 of my ‘When Life Gives You Lemons’ Series: Lemon Za’atar Roasted Potatoes over Dill Whipped Feta! One of the best things I’ve eaten 🌿🍋🥔 Lemon Za’atar Potatoes: 2.5 lbs yukon gold potatoes ⅓ cup love oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon za’atar seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt or salt to taste Dill Whipped Feta: 1 cup feta cheese ½ cup labneh 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1.5 tablespoon chopped dill (more for garnish ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon salt or salt to taste 1 clove of garlic (I used roasted garlic) Aleppo pepper or paprika for garnish (optional). . #foryou #foodiefam #foryoupage #cooktok #fy #trending #foryoupage #easydinner #lemonpotatoes #zaatar #middleeasternfood

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Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 456mg | Potassium: 1268mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 4mg