Oven roasted potatoes with lemon are made more delicious with a fresh parsley pistou on top. Flavourful and delicious, try these Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Parsley Pistou tonight!
Potatoes
Roasting potatoes is easier than you think. A little fat, a few spices or herbs, a good vessel to bake them in and an oven that works is all you need for a delicious side! Try them during your next potluck, holiday dinner or Sunday supper.
Best potatoes to use
I’m a big fan of the Yukon Gold (yellow) potatoes or a red potato variety. These potatoes do not go mushy when roasting and hold their shape well.
What is parsley pistou?
Parsley pistou is a French sauce typically made with fresh basil, garlic and olive oil. We changed it up by adding fresh parsley. It’s very similar to a pesto without the nuts.
Once you make a batch it will keep in your refrigerator for a couple days. Try it on any roasted vegetables, grilled meat or fish, even egg dishes.
Other delicious sides you might want to try
- Honey Roasted Carrots
- Brussels Sprouts with Candied Walnuts
- Carrots Au Gratin
- Mushroom Barley Risotto
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Ingredients
- 5 cups baby potatoes
- 4 + 2 garlic cloves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Sea Salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 cup parsley pistou
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Add garlic, potatoes, thyme, 2 tbsp of olive oil, and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cut lemon in half, squeeze over potatoes and add pieces to bowl.
- Toss and pour mixture onto parchment lined baking pan or sheet.
- Roast for 45 minutes to 1 hour until brown turning half way through cooking to ensure even browning.
- To make the Parsley Pistou: Mix one cup of chopped flat leaf parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- When potatoes are cooked remove from pan to a serving dish with garlic and lemon. Top with parsley pistou and serve.
I love roasted potatoes! It’s great to find a recipe for “fancy” potatoes to serve alongside grilled meat. I’m definitely Pinning this for future reference, as it looks like something I would make often.
I made this for dinner tonight, and it’s delicious! I love the Parsley Pistou!
Wonderful – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Cathy!
I absolutely love potatoes! This recipe sound amazing. Would love to serve this as a side dish alongside some roasted salmon. 🙂
Lemon and garlic roasted potatoes are a favourite in our house! I’ve never heard of pistou, but it looks delicious on top of those potatoes. And if it is similar to pesto, then I’m sure I will love it!
I think you would love it too!
There is truly nothing better than a simple roasted potato done right. These look fantastic and the parsley pistou just elevates this already lovely dish. Definitely pinning this one for my next BBQ steak dinner.
Thanks Kristen! Try the pistou on the steak! It’s a condiment the whole family will enjoy!