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Greek baked potatoes

6 servings

75 minutes

Greek-style baked potatoes are a dish where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich Mediterranean flavors. It originates from traditional Greek cuisine, where lemon, olive oil, and aromatic spices transform ordinary potatoes into an exquisite side dish. Baked to a golden crispy crust, the potato slices absorb the spicy aroma of garlic, the sweetness of paprika, and a slight tartness from lemon juice. This dish complements meat and fish dishes beautifully but can also stand alone as a treat. It carries the sunny taste of Greece – warm, cozy, and slightly festive. Serving with dill adds freshness, while the final grilling makes the potatoes incredibly appetizing. It's perfect for cozy family dinners and cheerful gatherings.

Greek baked potatoes
Energy value per serving
Calories
175.6kcal
Proteins
3.9grams
Fats
4.2grams
Carbohydrates
32.6grams
Ingredients
6servings
Potato
1 
kg
Garlic
2 
clove
Olive oil
2 
tsp
Paprika
0.5 
tsp
Turmeric
0.5 
tsp
Salt
 
to taste
Dried basil
0.5 
tsp
Dill
0.5 
bunch
Water
0.5 
glass
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into quarters, and place them in a baking dish.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Potato: 1 kg
  • 2

    In a separate container, mix oil, lemon juice, squeeze garlic, add dried garlic, and pour this mixture over the potatoes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
    2. Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
    3. Garlic: 2 cloves
    4. Garlic powder: 0.5 teaspoon
  • 3

    Add all the other spices, pour in water, and mix thoroughly.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Paprika: 0.5 teaspoon
    2. Turmeric: 0.5 teaspoon
    3. Salt:  to taste
    4. Ground black pepper:  to taste
    5. Dried basil: 0.5 teaspoon
    6. Water: 0.5 glass
  • 4

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 50 minutes (top-bottom mode), stirring every 10-15 minutes.

  • 5

    Then bake for another 10 minutes in grill mode to achieve a golden crust, sprinkle with finely chopped dill and mix well.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Dill: 0.5 bunch