Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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Tender roasted baby potatoes tossed in a garlic butter sauce infused with fresh rosemary and bright lemon zest for an herby side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs baby potatoes, unsalted butter, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs halved baby potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper ensuring even coating.
  2. Step 2: Spread the potatoes cut side down on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: While potatoes roast, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp lemon zest and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  4. Step 4: Remove the potatoes from the oven and immediately drizzle the garlic rosemary butter over them, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Return potatoes to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to absorb flavors. Remove, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve warm.

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