Pan-Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender baby potatoes pan-roasted with fresh rosemary and garlic for a fragrant, golden side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs baby potatoes, olive oil, fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, halved baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb halved baby potatoes in a single layer and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Cook potatoes without stirring for 7-8 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy.
- Step 4: Flip potatoes and add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary to the pan, tossing gently to combine.
- Step 5: Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and fragrant.
- Step 6: Remove lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes to crisp up edges, then serve warm as a flavorful side.






