Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil so nothing sticks.
2. Prepare the potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes really well, especially if you are keeping the skins on. Cut them into halves or quarters for even roasting. Smaller potatoes can stay whole.
3. Season the Potatoes: In a big mixing bowl, toss the potatoes with olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano if you are using it, salt, and black pepper. Make sure they are well coated with that yummy seasoning. Spread out the seasoned potatoes in one layer on the baking sheet so they don't crowd each other.
4. Roast the Potatoes: Put your baking sheet in the oven and roast those potatoes for about 35 to 40 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy outside.
5. After about halfway through roasting, flip them over with a spatula so they cook evenly.
6. Check by poking them with a fork; they should be tender inside but crispy outside.
7. Garnish and Serve: When they are perfect, take them out of the oven and move them to a serving dish. Sprinkle some fresh parsley on top, and if you like, serve with lemon wedges for a bit of citrusy zest. Enjoy these awesome garlic herb roasted potatoes as your side dish.

Tips and Variations

1. Parboil for Extra Crispiness: If you want extra crispy, then add preboil them for about five to seven minutes before roasting, then drain and let cool slightly before adding oil and seasonings.
2. Avoid Overcrowding: Spread out those taters. Too many too close will make them steam instead of roast, so they will get soggy.
3. Fresh Herbs Best Flavor: Using fresh herbs really makes a difference; they add great aroma and taste. If you don’t have any, use dried ones, but remember, less is more here.
4. Flip Halfway: It’s how you get even browning every time.
5. Cheesy Roasted Potatoes: If you like cheese, then sprinkle some grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese over during last five minutes of roasting.
6. Spicy Herb Potatoes: If you want more heat, then add red pepper flakes or paprika when mixing herbs; it gives nice spicy kick.
7. Lemon Herb Potatoes: If you want citrus flavors, just drizzle some lemon juice over roasted potatoes right before serving; it’s delish.
8. Herb Butter Potatoes: If you feel like richer flavor, swap out olive oil for melted butter or do half butter, half olive oil.
9. Different Potato Varieties: Try different types, like red potatoes or fingerling ones for new textures or flavors.
10. Add veggies—want a healthier side dish, then toss in veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or Brussels sprouts; they soak up all those good herb and garlic flavors.

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: You will get 210 calories with this meal.
• Protein: An amount of 3 g of protein is obtained with this meal, in which protein is very important for muscle repair and growth.
• Fat: An amount of 3 g is served, which helps you to keep on the diet track.
• Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the fuel source of the brain; here, 28 g of carbohydrates is obtained.
• Sugars: A 1 g of sugar is contained here depending on the fruits and honey used.
• Fiber: 3 g of fiber is obtained.
• Sodium: 350 g of sodium is used.