Delicious & Easy Garlic-Thyme Roast Potatoes Recipe
This is a recipe for delicious and easy garlic-thyme roast potatoes that are perfect for everyday meals. These potatoes have a beautiful golden exterior, a soft interior, and are infused with amazing flavors from garlic and thyme. They are quick to prepare and the result is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
- 1 kg/2 lb baby potatoes or other small potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cooking/kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 5 cloves of garlic with skin on, smashed
- 5 sprigs of fresh thyme or 3 sprigs of rosemary
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan).
- Smashed garlic – Place side of the knife on an unpeeled garlic clove. Hit firmly with the palm of your hand to burst it open slightly, but mostly keep it intact.
- Toss – Put the potatoes on a tray and push them together. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Toss through the thyme and garlic. Spread the potatoes out on the tray.
- Roast for 1 hour – Roast for 30 minutes, then toss. Roast for another 25 to 35 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden.
- Serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately!
These garlic-thyme roast potatoes are perfect to serve as a side dish with any meal. They go well with roasted meats, chicken, or even fish. The flavors of garlic and thyme add a delicious aroma to the potatoes that will make your house smell amazing!
If you have any leftovers, you can transform them into crispy smashed potatoes. Just lightly press down on the potatoes to flatten slightly (but still keep them in one piece) using a glass, your hand, or a spatula. Then pan-fry them in a little oil until golden and crispy.
Enjoy these delicious and easy garlic-thyme roast potatoes!
Source: Roast potatoes
