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.
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.
Srivalli says
Zaatar must have given it a wonderful taste to the potatoes!..
Priya Srinivasan says
I am yet to try zaatar, though I have a small stash in my kitchen. This looks a simple recipe to try!!
Pavani says
Such a flavorful and delicious looking zaatar spiced potatoes.
Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says
zaatar can take a little getting used to the strong spices but these potatoes look awesome
Nalini says
Mouthwatering roasted potatoes with zatar spice..
Sowmya says
These look finger licking good!
Amara says
Potatoes look delicious
Priya says
Wow, i want to finish that roasted potatoes, lipsmacking here..
Sapana says
We loved those potatoes. Looks so tempting and delicious.
Sapana says
We loved those potatoes. Looks so delicious.