Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Large baking potatoes (Idaho or Russet)
- 200 g Feta cheese (block)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
- 1 head Garlic (top cut off)
- 1 Lemon (halved)
- 1 tbsp Honey (raw)
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Clean and cube the baking potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Par-boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for 6–8 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for a few minutes.
- Combine the drained potatoes with olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a baking dish.
- Toss everything to coat the potatoes evenly.
- Roast in the oven for about 30–40 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the dish from the oven and add the block of feta cheese to the center.
- Squeeze half of the lemon over the feta and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves into the potatoes.
- Mix gently with the lemon juice from the other half of the lemon.
- Drizzle with honey before serving and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are well-coated with olive oil for an even roast. Use fresh herbs when possible; they add brightness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked feta potatoes, Mediterranean recipe, vegetarian side dish
