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Mexican Roasted Potatoes with Cilantro Gremolata

A spicy side to any Mexican dish or serve alongside a simple roasted chicken.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, potatoes
Keyword easy side dish recipe, potato side dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Linda Spiker

Ingredients

For potatoes:

  • 1 1/2 pounds tri-colored, new or new rose potatoes, quartered
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • olive oil

For gremolata:

  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 small cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 limes zested

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven 400 degrees and place rack in upper third of oven. Cover a rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Quarter potatoes (of cut in half, depending on size)
  3. Combine sea salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and onion powder, stir till well combined.
  4. Place potatoes on parchment covered cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and toss till potatoes are glistening but not drenched.
  5. Sprinkle with spices and toss.
  6. Place in oven and roast for 40-50 minutes (or until cooked through and edges are golden)
  7. While potatoes are roasting, combine cilantro, garlic and lime zest toss.
  8. When potatoes are done to your liking remove from oven and toss with cilantro gremolata and serve!