Garlic & Thyme Roast Potatoes
Garlic and thyme roast potatoes are a joy to eat, crunchy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside and an absolute must for any roast dinner.
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Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 378kcal
Equipment
- chopping board
- Vegetable peeler
- Sharp kitchen knife
- Large saucepan
- Roasting tray with sides
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) floury potatoes (use Maris Piper, King Edward or Rooster)
- 2 teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for serving)
- 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) rapeseed or sunflower oil
- 1 bulb garlic (sliced in half horizontally)
- 4 sprigs thyme (plus extra to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180CFan/200C/390F.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into 5cm chunks.
- Place the potatoes into a large pan, along with the salt. Cover the potatoes with cold water then bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes for 5 minutes.
- While the potatoes are par boiling, add the oil to a medium sized roasting tray, large enough so that the potatoes can lay flat without overcrowding the tray. Place the tray into the hot oven and allow the oil to heat up.
- Drain and toss the potatoes either in a colander, or shake in the pan with a lid on. This will fluff up the outside of the potatoes so that there is more surface area exposed to ensure a crispy outside crust.
- When the oil is hot, carefully remove the tray from the oven and place the potatoes in the tray, along with the garlic and thyme. The potatoes will sizzle in the oil, so take care not to dump the potatoes into the tray.
- Carefully tilt the tray and spoon some of the hot oil over the potatoes.
- Place the tray back into the oven and roast for 25 minutes, turn the potatoes over and cook for a further 15 minutes until the potatoes are golden and cooked through.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the hot oil and place them in a bowl lined with kitchen paper which will absorb any excess fat. Serve immediately with a garnish of fresh thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Garlic & Thyme Roast Potatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 17g
Sodium 1225mg53%
Potassium 1145mg33%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
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