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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

Lola Jay
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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Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 509 kcal

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

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 Facts
Lemon Za'atar Roasted Potatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
509
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
15
g
Cholesterol
 
39
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
456
mg
20
%
Potassium
 
1268
mg
36
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
 
259
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
56
mg
68
%
Calcium
 
270
mg
27
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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