Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2024)

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Total time: 45 minutes minutes

Salty, spicy, crunchy oven-roasted potatoes with the tang of lemon.

Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (1)I love potatoes, but then, who doesn't?Even those folks who claim to "hate" veggies -- believe it or not, they exist-- usually make an exception for the simply spectacular spud. Fried, boiled, roasted or mashed, potatoes are always delicious.

The bad rap potatoes have earned over the years as being fattening and unhealthy is quite undeserved. Sure, a large serving of french fries is loaded with calories, but then no food would be healthy deep-fried- not even spinach. Besides, moderation is always the keyword. Eaten in satisfying but sensible portions, potatoes can be health stars-- they contain good carbs, a ton of minerals, including potassium and manganese, that are located just under the skin (so don't peel the spuds for maximum benefit) and other goodies like fiber and even protein.

I like my potatoes crunchy, but I also like them without too much fat. So I roast them with a little bit of olive oil, along with some simple spices like garlic powder, turmeric and chili powder, which gives them the crunch without adding unwanted calories. A spritz of lemon juice, a sprinkle of cilantro, and you have a wonderful side-dish that's yummier than any order of french fries.

And this one's not going to stay on your hips for a lifetime.

Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2)

Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Coriander and Lemon

Crunchy, crispy oven-roasted potatoes that are tangy and spicy.

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Course: Side

Cuisine: Fusion

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 35 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes (cubed into 1-inch chunks)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
  • Wedges of lemon or lime

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients (except lemon and cilantro) on a baking sheet, making sure the potatoes are coated evenly with the spices and oil.

  • Cover loosely with foil and bake in a 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes.

  • Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked and golden-brown.

  • Transfer to a bowl and add cilantro. Serve with wedges of lemon and spritz with lemon juice just before serving (don't add the lemon before serving as it can cause the potatoes to lose their crunch.)

Nutrition Facts

Easy Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Coriander and Lemon

Amount per Serving

Calories

159

% Daily Value*

Saturated Fat

1

g

5

%

Potassium

898

mg

26

%

Carbohydrates

27

g

9

%

Fiber

6

g

24

%

Protein

6

g

12

%

Vitamin A

185

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

24.7

mg

30

%

Calcium

64

mg

6

%

Iron

7

mg

39

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Try these tasty potato recipes next:

  • Smashed Potato Salad with Turmeric and Curry Leaf Dressing
  • Minty Roasted Potatoes
  • Golden Roasted Curry Mustard Potatoes
  • Air Fryer French Fries

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About Vaishali

Hi! I'm Vaishali, a journalist turned food blogger. At Holy Cow Vegan I share easy, tasty recipes made with clean, wholesome ingredients that the entire family can enjoy.

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  1. Ben

    Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (4)
    Just made this... thanks for the recipe! It tastes pretty good. I love cilantro so I added a liberal amount beyond the recipe. 🙂

    Reply

  2. Ivy

    These look yummy

    Reply

  3. Alex

    I love the idea of the lemon - I'll definitely be keeping that in mind for the future!

    Thanks for participating!

    Reply

  4. Vaishali

    Susan-- Thanks! I've never before had blue potatoes and they sound quite wonderful. One of the things I am most enjoying about blogging is learning about new foods from fellow bloggers like you.

    Bee-- Thank you for your kind words, and for adding me to the blogroll. I think you have one of the loveliest and most inspiring blogs around.

    Reply

  5. bee

    it's great to discover your blog. have added you to our blogroll.

    Reply

  6. Susan

    You're so right, Vaishali. Potatoes are like pasta for people who generally don't like veggies. This is *exactly* the kind of potato recipe I love. I made something similar last year w/ blue potatoes. I will try this very soon. Thanks!

    Reply

  7. Vaishali

    Siri, Thanks for visiting my blog, and for the link to the potato event. I'll definitely enter. Take care!

    Reply

  8. Siri

    Dear Vaishali,

    Potatoes are my fav and obviously the dish looks yummo for my hungry eyes.. hehee..:) U can send this as an entry to "The Potato" - A blog event ..:)

    Details are in the below link:

    http://www.events-n-roundups.blogspot.com.

    Are u a new blogger, then u can join "Taste of India" bloglist for more exposure.. take care n Happy Cooking!

    ~ Siri

    Reply

Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What happens if you don't soak potatoes before roasting? ›

Soaking potatoes in water helps remove excess starch. Excess starch can inhibit the potatoes from cooking evenly as well as creating a gummy or sticky texture on the outside of your potatoes.

Why are my roast potatoes never crispy? ›

Just as overcrowding bacon or mushrooms in a saucepan causes disappointingly mushy results, placing potatoes too close to each other on a baking sheet will prevent them from crisping while they roast. Ovens are like saunas, blasting potatoes with dry, hot air.

Why put potatoes in water before roasting? ›

These tips are completely doable, actually pretty much fail-proof. SOAK your potato chunks in cold water. This removes some of the starch and helps get them super duper crispy. Soak them at least one hour.

What is the difference between roasting potatoes and baking potatoes? ›

The phrase “baked potato” typically refers to a whole potato being cooked in the oven with the intent of being cut open and stuffed (commonly with butter, sour cream, cheese, etc.). Roasted potatoes, on the other hand, are cut into smaller pieces and cooked in the oven until they're perfectly crispy on the outside.

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