Lemon-Thyme Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Butter Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-14

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Golden roasted baby potatoes tossed with fresh thyme and finished with a warm garlic butter drizzle for a popular side with bright citrus notes. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs baby potatoes, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds halved baby potatoes with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and leaves stripped from 4 fresh thyme sprigs.
Step 2: Spread potatoes cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 30-35 minutes until crispy and golden on the edges.
Step 3: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Remove garlic butter from heat, then stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
Step 5: Transfer roasted potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle the warm garlic butter sauce evenly over the top. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately.