Description
Easy Healthy Baked Feta Potatoes combine tender roasted potatoes with creamy plant-based feta, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice. This simple and nutritious recipe delivers a flavorful, wholesome meal or side dish that is effortless to prepare and customizable to various tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized potatoes, washed and cut into uniform chunks
- 150g plant-based feta, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural), freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the potatoes, then cut them into uniform chunks to ensure they cook evenly.
- Season the Potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with olive oil (natural), minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and cracked black pepper until well coated.
- Bake the Potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Plant-Based Feta and Lemon: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Gently crumble plant-based feta over the potatoes, then drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice (natural) on top to add brightness.
- Final Roast: Return the potatoes to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the feta to soften and meld with the potatoes for creamy pockets of flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the potatoes cool slightly before transferring to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even roasting.
- Use high-quality olive oil (natural) for optimal crispiness and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming the potatoes.
- Add lemon juice (natural) just before serving to maintain freshness and avoid sogginess.
- Fresh rosemary and thyme provide a brighter taste than dried herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: baked potatoes, plant-based feta, healthy potatoes, roasted potatoes, vegan potatoes, easy dinner, gluten free side dish
