moroccan roast potatoes
Welcome to a culinary journey through the aromatic and vibrant flavors of Morocco! Today, we're going to explore a simple yet delicious recipe - Moroccan Roast Potatoes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Moroccan
Keyword: moroccan roast potatoes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 270kcal
- 4 lbs /2 kg potatoes peeled and quartered
- 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp vegetable chicken or vegetable stock powder
- 2 large lemons
- 10 cloves of garlic minced
- 4 tsp of Harissa paste
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the potatoes by peeling and cutting them into even pieces. Rinse and pat dry.
Season the potatoes in a large bowl with spices, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well to coat all potatoes evenly.
Spread the seasoned potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until they're golden and crispy.
Serve hot as a side dish or main course with a fresh salad on the side.
- For a vegetarian/vegan version, simply replace the chicken or vegetable stock powder with a good-quality vegetable bouillon.
- For an extra crispy texture, try tossing the potatoes in cornstarch before roasting them.
- If you can't find harissa paste, you can use any other chili paste as a substitute.
- Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- You can customize the spice blend to your liking by adding or reducing the amount of spices used.
Calories: 270kcal