Name: Lemon baked potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.5 kilogram desiree potatoes, cut into large chunks; 1 tablespoon lemon, rind grated; 1/3 cup (80 millilitres) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 millilitres) olive oil; 2 tablespoon finely chopped thyme

Lemon baked potatoes

Warm, and zesty, these flavoursome potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the middle, and are the ultimate comfort food or warming side dish for your next roast dinner.

Serves 6

Prep

Cook

50M

Total

55M

Skip to Recipe

Ingredients

1.5 kilogram desiree potatoes, cut into large chunks

1 tablespoon lemon, rind grated

1/3 cup (80 millilitres) lemon juice

1/4 cup (60 millilitres) olive oil

2 tablespoon finely chopped thyme

Method

1.Preheat oven to 210°C/190°C fan-forced. Place potatoes in a large baking pan and toss with remaining ingredients.

2.Bake 50 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.

To save time, microwave the potato chunks in a resealable plastic bag on high 5 minutes, or parboil them before tossing with remaining ingredients. It will cut down the cooking time in the oven by half.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories