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    Home » Side Dishes

    Roasted Za'atar Potatoes

    Published: Jan 15, 2023 by Billi · This post contains some affiliate links.

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    A delicious side dish, Roasted Za'atar Potatoes, is excellent with grilled or fried meat and fish!  Simple, no-fuss preparation --- a winner every time!

    A plate of roasted potatoes with za'atar garnished with fresh parsley.

    Potatoes, hands down, are one of the most versatile ingredients for side dishes --- and roasting them always brings out their natural flavor.

    Adding za'atar into them, a complex mix of spices elevates its taste to another level.  

    I dare you to stop eating these za'atar potatoes after one serving --- absolutely yummy!

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    Ingredients

    All the ingredients you need to make roasted potatoes with za'atar.
    • Potatoes - you can use any potatoes you want, but I suggest sticking to the waxy ones since they are the best for making roasted za'atar potatoes.
    • Olive oil - extra virgin olive oil, if possible.
    • Za'atar - Middle Eastern spice mixture that you can easily purchase in the spice section of big supermarkets.
    • Salt & ground black pepper - just use your favorite brand for the base seasoning of your za'atar potatoes.
    A closer shot off roasted za'atar potatoes, showing the crispy edges.

    Preparation

    Start making roasted za'atar potatoes by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).

    Rinse, peel, and chop the potatoes.

    For reference, I chop a medium-sized potato into four portions.

    An image showing the typical size of the chopped potatoes with za'atar.

    Place the chopped potatoes in a bowl.

    Add the olive oil, za'atar, salt, and pepper.

    Adding oil and za'atar to potatoes, for roasting.

    Combine everything evenly.

    Make sure that the potatoes are coated with oil and spices.

    Mix the chopped potatoes with all the seasonings and za'atar spices.

    Transfer the potatoes with za'atar to a baking tray.

    Move them around to allow some space in between.

    Chopped potatoes seasoned with za'atar before they are placed in the oven.

    Place the tray in the oven for thirty-five to forty minutes or until the potatoes are golden.

    Transfer your roasted za'atar potatoes into plates and serve --- garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley, if desired.

    Freshly-roasted potatoes with za'atar in a baking tray.

    Helpful tips

    • You can keep the potato skins on if that's what you prefer for making za'atar potatoes.  Just rinse (perhaps scrub) them properly before chopping.
    • If you don't have a baking tray, a ceramic or glass baking dish can also be used for roasting these potatoes with za'atar.
    A plate of roasted potatoes with za'atar showing thee golden, delicious potatoes.

    Recipe variation

    • Other types of oil.  Canola oil, sunflower, or coconut oil are examples of other oil varieties that you can substitute for olive oil in this za'atar potatoes recipe.
    • Additional herbs.  You can play with your favorite spices and add them to the mix.

    Super easy, right?  Give roasted za'atar potatoes a try one of these nights, then!

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    Roasted Za'atar Potatoes Recipe

    A delicious side dish, Roasted Za'atar Potatoes, is excellent with grilled or fried meat and fish!  Simple, no-fuss preparation --- a winner every time!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 252kcal
    Author: Neriz

    Equipment

    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knife
    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowls
    • Baking tray

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds potatoes (1 kilo), rinsed and chopped
    • 2 & 1/2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons za'atar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • parsley, for garnish (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
    • Rinse, peel, and chop the potatoes.  
      (Note: I typically chop a medium-sized potato into 4 parts).
    • Place the chopped potatoes in a mixing bowl and add the olive oil, za'atar, salt, and pepper.
    • Combine everything evenly, ensuring that the potatoes are coated with oil and spices.
    • Transfer the potatoes with za'atar into a baking tray --- move them around to allow some space in between.
    • Place the baking tray in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the potatoes are golden.
    • Transfer your roasted za'atar potatoes into plates and serve --- garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley, if preferred.

    Notes

    • Cook's Tip #1:  Feel free to keep the potato skins on --- make sure you rinse (or  scrub) them properly before chopping.
    • Cook's Tip #2:  A ceramic or glass baking dish can also be used instead of a baking tray.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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