Roast Potatoes Gauci Style

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, Roast Potatoes Gauci Style is the ultimate side dish that brings bold Mediterranean flavors to your table. This recipe takes classic roast potatoes to the next level with a fragrant combination of smashed garlic, fresh rosemary, and a sprinkling of dried oregano and paprika. Yukon Gold or Maris Piper potatoes are parboiled and tossed to create that signature crunchy texture before being roasted to golden perfection in a hot bath of olive oil. With just 15 minutes of prep and a precise roasting method that ensures even browning, these potatoes are irresistibly flavorful and make the perfect accompaniment to any main course. Whether you're serving them for Sunday dinner or a festive feast, these roast potatoes are guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg potatoes (Yukon Gold or Maris Piper)
• 80 ml olive oil
• 6 pieces garlic cloves (smashed, skin-on)
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary sprigs
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Peel and cut the potatoes into evenly sized chunks, approximately 5 cm wide. This ensures uniform cooking.

Step 3

Place the potato chunks into a large pot of cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 8 minutes. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and let them sit in the colander to allow excess moisture to evaporate.

Step 4

While the potatoes are steaming dry, pour the olive oil into a large, deep roasting pan. Add the smashed garlic cloves and rosemary sprigs to the oil. Place the roasting pan in the oven to heat up for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Once the potatoes have dried briefly, toss them gently in the colander to roughen up the edges. This will create a crispier texture during roasting.

Step 6

Carefully remove the hot roasting pan from the oven and add the potatoes, spreading them out into a single layer. Sprinkle them with dried oregano, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss the potatoes gently with the hot oil until they are evenly coated.

Step 7

Return the roasting pan to the oven and roast the potatoes for 40-50 minutes, turning them halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and discard the rosemary sprigs. Serve the potatoes immediately, garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary for presentation, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1612.7 grams (1612.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1829

Total Fat 77.30g	99%
Saturated Fat 11.80g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4707mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 270.30g	98%
Dietary Fiber 25.00g	89%
Total Sugars 12.40g
Protein 31.90g	64%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 173mg	13%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 6374mg	136%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 56.8%