Description
Greek Roasted Potatoes with Peppers & Feta is a delicious and aromatic dish featuring tender roasted potatoes and sweet red peppers tossed with classic Greek herbs and spices, finished with tangy lemon juice and creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make recipe brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table and is perfect as a side dish or a light vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes (2 lbs)
- 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), cut into cubes
Seasonings & Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1/4 lemon (plus additional juice of 1/4 lemon for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Finishing Touches
- 60 grams feta cheese, crumbled (smooth or Greek) (2 oz)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) to prepare for roasting the vegetables evenly and thoroughly.
- Toss the vegetables: In a large bowl, mix the cubed potatoes and red peppers with 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the juice of 1/4 lemon, ensuring all pieces are coated well.
- Prepare the baking tray: Lightly grease a large, flat sheet pan or baking tray with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Spread the potatoes and peppers evenly on the tray for uniform roasting.
- Initial roasting: Place the tray on the middle shelf of the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook through and start to soften.
- Add spices and stir: While the vegetables roast, prepare the spice mix by combining garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, and ground pepper. After 25 minutes, remove the tray and sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the potatoes and peppers. Use a spatula to gently stir and coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Finish roasting: Return the tray to the oven and roast for an additional 10–15 minutes until the potatoes develop a golden crispy edge and are soft on the inside.
- Add final garnishes: Remove the roasted potatoes and peppers from the oven. Drizzle with the remaining juice of 1/4 lemon, crumble feta cheese over the dish, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- For an extra depth of flavor, use homemade or high-quality dried oregano and fresh parsley.
- You can substitute the red capsicum with other colored bell peppers if desired.
- Ensure potatoes are cut evenly to promote even roasting.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for brightness.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a standalone vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek roasted potatoes, roasted peppers, feta cheese, Mediterranean side dish, baked potatoes, vegetarian recipe, easy Greek recipe
