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    Home » Appetizers/Snacks

    Published: Dec 18, 2015 · Modified: Aug 22, 2020 by Usha Rao

    Roasted Potatoes with Zaatar

    Today's bake is again a Food52 contesting winning recipe. Potatoes are baked with zaatar, a Mediterranean spice mix. I used some commercial Zaatar that I bought to prepare Manakish. The first time I made these potatoes, I used medley of baby potatoes and used 1 ½ - 2 tbsp. of Zaatar as the recipe called for. I found the spice too strong. The second time I used fingerling potatoes and used less zaatar and it was perfectly spiced.

    Potatoes with Zaatar

    I forgot to upload the pictures before taking off on my vacation and am using the instagram picture I took with my smart phone. I took this picture the first time I made these potatoes and you can see the zaatar spice mix was too much. I did not get a chance to take picture the second time I baked the potatoes. I will update the post with more photos once I am back in NY.

    Source: Food 52
    Total Time: 50 - 60 minutes
    Preparation: 10 minutes
    Bake Time: 40 - 50 minutes

    Homemade Za’atar
    Ingredients:

    • 1 ½ tbsp. Sesame Seeds, toasted
    • 1 tbsp. Dry Thyme
    • 1 tbsp. Sumac
    • ½ tbsp. Sea Salt

    Preparation:

    • Mix all ingredients together to make the spice blend. Spices can also be ground in a coffee grinder for a finer texture.

    Roasted Potatoes:
    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb. Potatoes (I used fingerling potatoes and also baby potatoes)
    • 1 ½ - 2 tbsp. Za’atar (I used store bought za’atar and used only 1 - 1 ½ tsp.)
    • 1 tbsp. Aleppo Pepper or to taste (I used paprika)
    • 1 ½ - 2 tbsp. Lime Juice
    • 2 tbsp. Oil
    • 1 ½ - 1 ¾ tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)

    Preparation:

    • Pre-heat the oven to 400 F.
    • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
    • Wash and wipe potatoes. Cut them into to bite size pieces.
    • Mix potatoes with rest of the ingredients. You can mix them in a bowl or in a baking dish/sheet in which the potatoes will be roasted.
    • Bake in a preheated oven for 40 - 50 minutes until potatoes are tender, roasted and golden brown. First time I used baby potatoes and it took 40 minutes. Second time I used fingerling potatoes were done in 30 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the size.

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    1. Srivalli says

      January 29, 2016 at 3:19 am

      Zaatar must have given it a wonderful taste to the potatoes!..

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    2. Priya Srinivasan says

      January 13, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      I am yet to try zaatar, though I have a small stash in my kitchen. This looks a simple recipe to try!!

      Reply
    3. Pavani says

      January 09, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Such a flavorful and delicious looking zaatar spiced potatoes.

      Reply
    4. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      January 04, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      zaatar can take a little getting used to the strong spices but these potatoes look awesome

      Reply
    5. Nalini says

      December 28, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Mouthwatering roasted potatoes with zatar spice..

      Reply
    6. Sowmya says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      These look finger licking good!

      Reply
    7. Amara says

      December 19, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Potatoes look delicious

      Reply
    8. Priya says

      December 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      Wow, i want to finish that roasted potatoes, lipsmacking here..

      Reply
    9. Sapana says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      We loved those potatoes. Looks so tempting and delicious.

      Reply
    10. Sapana says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      We loved those potatoes. Looks so delicious.

      Reply

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