Courtney Johnson . Sep 4 . 3 years ago Share Post

Healthy Lemon Garlic Potatoes

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Potatoes are just a wonderful food. There are so many varieties, you can pair them with so many meals, and they can be prepared in many different ways. These healthy lemon garlic potatoes are one of the best ways to cook potatoes, because not only are they easy, but they are crispy and fresh. They make a great side dish to go along with any protein for dinner or to even make a scramble for breakfast with eggs.

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My favorite potato to use for this recipe is a white sweet potato because I just love the sweet paired with savory flavors. Just like my sweet potato breakfast nachos with all the savory toppings on top of the sweet potatoes. This recipe would also be good with russet, red, fingerling, or any potato you have in your pantry. To give these potatoes an extra crispness I first tossed them with some avocado oil. Avocado oil is such a great oil choice when cooking at high heat. Then I coated the potatoes with lemon and some fresh thyme leaves. In my opinion, these two ingredients are just a match made. The tang of the lemon compliments the earthiness of the thyme. Ofcouse I added in some fresh garlic because I feel that is essential with roasted potatoes. Finish with a little flakey salt and then all you have to do is roast the potatoes until desired crispness.

Healthy lemon garlic potatoes before roasting

healthy lemon potatoes plated

These healthy lemon garlic potatoes are make directly on a roasting pan for easy clean up. I know French fries are superior, but these are definitely a healthy and tasty option. They get nice and crisp on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside. The seasonings compliment the potatoes and just take them up a few levels. This would be a great recipe to meal prep for the week to pair with whatever you are having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am partial to sweet potatoes based on taste, but all potatoes provide great nutritional benefits. So let me know what you think and what potatoes will be your favorite to make with this recipe.

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Healthy Lemon garlic potatoes served with sweet potato toast

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Lemon Garlic Potatoes

A roasted potato recipe with lemon, garlic and thyme

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 1kcal

Ingredients

3 large white sweet potatoes or any potato of your choice
1 large lemon
1 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp garlic
avocado oil spray
1-1 1/2 tsp flakey sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 and line a large roasting pan with parchment paper
Dice up the potatoes into cubes and place on the roasting pan
Spray with enough avocado oil to coat the potatoes
Add the juice of the large lemon, the garlic, salt, and thyme leaves to the potatoes
Mix so everything is coated and mixed together and then place in the oven
Roast for 30 minutes at 400 degrees and then stir. Then up the oven temp to 450 and roast for an additional 15-30 minutes depending on how crispy you want the potatoes. Make sure you mix them after 15 additional minutes is up
Add additional sea salt and lemon zest for serving if desired.