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Updated: September 3, 2025 //

Perfect Roast Potatoes

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After posting how to make the Pomegranate Dipping Aioli the other day, I promised I’d follow up with the recipe for the perfect roast potatoes that accompanied it. Today’s the day!
 
Perfect Roast Potatoes
 
I’m a huge fan of Ina Garten and her simple recipes that yield a ton of flavor. I based my roast potato recipe on hers, tweaking it just slightly, although the original is delicious too. The big difference between ours is that I parboil my potatoes, which gives you the feeling of a soft, velvety mashed potato on the inside and a crispy, roasted potato on the outside – absolutely phenomenal!
 
Vibrant assortment of fresh potatoes showcasing diverse colors and textures for hearty meals.

Perfect Roast Potatoes

Yield: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

These sweet and savory roasted potatoes can accompany many main dishes.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds small potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley (or another favorite herb)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a large pot, cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and continue boiling, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain. (You are just parboiling here – they will not be fork tender yet.)
  3. Combine the potatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl – make sure to coat the potatoes thoroughly. Spread the potatoes out in a single layer on a large baking sheet, and roast them at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes, flipping the potatoes a few times to ensure even browning.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 Amount Per Serving: Calories: 222Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 548mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
Goes great with Pomegranate Dipping Aioli. Makes 6-8 side dish portions.
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