Greek Lemon Potatoes

Lemon Baked Potatoes (Patates Lemonates Fournou)

from Papas' Art of Greek Cooking serves 4-6

Ingredient List:

• 4 large potatoes (russet)
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbs oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika

Oven: Preheat oven to 425F

• Peel and wash the potatoes, cut them lengthwise into quarters and place in a bowl.
• Pour the lemon juice over them and toss. Add the salt, pepper, minced garlic, oregano and oil. Mix well.
• Allow to marinate for an hour or more.
• Arrange the potatoes in one layer in a baking pan. Pour over the marinade and sprinkle paprika on top.
• Cover the pan tightly with foil and put on the lower rack of the oven. Bake for approximately 25 min, initially.
• Uncover and bake another 30 min or until the potatoes are tender and crispy on top.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot.

Notes:

So good they are delicious cold the next day, as well. Honestly, you should use even more lemon, maybe 3/4 cup. Also, salt them enough.