Golden Greek Lemon Potatoes
Tags: Greek Side Dish
Yield: 4
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1-1/4 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives or 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- In a small skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 12-15 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
- Add chives, Greek seasoning, lemon peel, garlic, pepper and salt to onion mixture; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Drain potatoes; add onion mixture. Flatten potatoes with a fork, tossing them to coat with onion mixture. Add lemon juice and parsley; toss to combine. Yield: 4 servings.
- Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
