Pan-Roasted Herb Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Crispy pan-roasted potatoes infused with garlic and fresh rosemary, perfect as a savory side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs, halved baby potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 2 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes cut side down in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 10 minutes until the cut sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Step 3: Flip the potatoes and add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary to the pan, stirring gently.
- Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes over medium-low heat until potatoes are fork-tender and garlic is fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 5: Remove the lid and cook for 2 more minutes to crisp up the potatoes further before serving.








