Crispy Lemon Potatoes with Dill Ricotta for Home Dining
A delightful dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes infused with lemon and served with a creamy dill ricotta, perfect for a restaurant-style dining experience at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
- While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the dill ricotta by mixing ricotta cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the crispy potatoes topped with the dill ricotta.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can parboil the potatoes before roasting.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dill according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg