Crispy roast potatoes

Perfectly roasted potatoes is a delicious side dish to any meal, especially for a roast beef or turkey dinner!

Perfectly roasted potatoes is a delicious side dish to any meal, especially for a roast beef or turkey dinner!

Crispy roast potatoes

Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Serves 8
Per serving: 222 calories, 4 g protein, 37 g carbs, 7 g fat, 3 g fibre, 729 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin C.

Ingredients:

  • 2 kg Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in. chunks
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Method:

Preheat oven to 450F. Line a large baking sheet with foil.

Cover potatoes with water in a large pot. Add 2 tsp salt. Boil until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then return potatoes to same pot. Cover pot and shake until potatoes are just fluffy on the outside. Drizzle oil over potatoes, stirring to coat. Spread out in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Season with fresh pepper. Shake to combine.

Roast in centre of oven, stirring potatoes halfway through, until crispy and browned, 30 to 35 minutes.

Courtesy Claire Tansey
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