Simply seasoned, easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. A high baking temperature makes the potatoes sizzle and brown nicely.
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What’s your meal planning strategy?
In the 17 years I’ve been married, I’ve tried probably 17 different ways of being on top of the never-ending meal planning issue.
When the kids were little, I made up a month-long dinner plan and did shopping basically once a month. Let’s just say we ate a lot of non-perishable and freezer food, but it worked for that time in our life. I wanted to limit the amount of times I headed to the store with 3 children under the age of 4. I know moms get me on this one!
I’ve tried menu planning for two weeks at a time in order to allow more fresh produce into our lives. This worked well.
And then I became a food blogger. This means I plan out 3 recipes a week, making sure I have the ingredients and write down every detail of the recipe creation. It means that I’m at the store almost every day of the week for one ingredient or other than I just have to have.
It also means that because so much thought goes into creating recipes for you (I know you feel special!), dinner is an afterthought. It takes more dedication for planning meals for my family now more than ever. I keep a stockpile of all kinds of meat in the freezer, so when those busy days hit, I pull out some meat to defrost so I know that we at least have protein. This is where quick, simple side dishes come to the rescue. Like these Easy Oven Roasted Potatoes.
I love that white potatoes are now allowed on the Whole30 program, which is how we try to eat healthy at mealtimes. That means that this simple potato side dish is Whole30 friendly!
This recipe is more about the method of baking than being about the exact spices that go on the potatoes. Feel free to add whatever kind of spices you’d like! Red pepper flakes for a little spice. Basil, oregano and parsley for an Italian flare. Cumin for a Mexican touch.
In order to allow the potatoes to cook quickly and get browned, I toss them in olive oil and the spices prior to baking. Heat the oven to a hot 450 degrees. Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Pour in the potatoes and pop them in the hot oven for 25-30 minutes. The exact time will depend on the size of your potato chunks, so check them often.
About 15 minutes into baking, you’re going to start hearing them sizzle. I love the sound of sizzling potatoes! Stir the potatoes once or twice during baking so they brown on more than just one side. Serve with your choice of meat and a pile of colorful, steamed veggies for a deliciously healthy meal.
Q: What’s your hints for getting a delicious meal on the table for your family each night?
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Simply seasoned, easy oven roasted potatoes make the ideal side dish for a meat and potatoes dinner. A high baking temperature makes the potatoes sizzle and brown nicely.
- 6 small red potatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees
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Clean and cut the potatoes into 1/2"-1" cubes.
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In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and spices.
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Spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Spread the potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
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Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir the potatoes once after about 15 minutes of baking so they brown on all sides.
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Serve immediately.
The exact time of baking depends on how large the potato chunks are. Ours were about 1" cubes and took 27 minutes.
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