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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 ½ pounds tri-colored, new or new rose potatoes, quartered
  • 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • olive oil

For gremolata:

  • ⅓ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 small cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 limes zested

Instructions

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