Papas al Limón y Cilantro (Lemon Cilantro Potatoes)

Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 pounds Idaho potatoes, washed, unpeeled, each cut lengthwise in 8 slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
5 garlic cloves, crushed
½ teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
Juice of one lemon
1 lemon, sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

 
Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.

2. In a large bowl, season potatoes with salt, pepper and rosemary.

3. In an ovenproof frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil; add potatoes and garlic. Sauté for 5–8 minutes.

4. Add lemon juice and lemon slices to potatoes.

5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until potatoes turn golden-brown and are fully cooked (an inserted toothpick should come out clean).

6. Let rest for a few minutes. Serve as a side dish to meat or fish.

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