Lemon Basil Potatoes Recipes

LEMON-BASIL ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 22-28 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Stir in onion and basil. Add roasted potatoes; toss to coat.

ROASTED LEMON BASIL POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash the raw potatoes and dry them with a paper towel.
• Cut the unpeeled potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Toss the cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl.
• Transfer the potatoes to a large baking sheet** and spread into a single layer. Roast until soft on the inside (about 25 minutes). Stir the cubes around halfway through the baking time.
• In a small bowl, stir the remaining olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and basil together.
• Toss the potatoes with the lemon basil oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

GREEK-STYLE LEMON ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put potato wedges into a large bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the wedges and toss to coat. Season potatoes with salt, oregano, and black pepper; toss again to coat.
• Spread potato wedges in a single layer in a 2 inch-deep pan. Pour chicken broth over the potatoes.
• Roast potatoes in preheated oven until tender and golden brown, about 1 hour.

LEMON-BASIL POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl.
• Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
• Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste, and 3 tablespoons of the basil.
• Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.

LEMON-BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• Return the potatoes to the saucepan. Add the broth, butter, salt and pepper. Mash until the potatoes are smooth. Stir in the basil, lemon zest and lemon juice.

BAKED CHICKEN BREAST WITH LEMON AND BASIL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Wash chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Trim and discard fat. Tenderize chicken with a meat mallet. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil on each breast, lightly covering both front and back. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and set on the prepared baking sheet.
• Squeeze juice from one lemon half over the chicken breasts. Sprinkle with basil. Cut 2 slices of lemon from the remaining half and set 1 slice on each breast. Reserve remaining lemon for another use.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken breast is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 7 minutes before serving.

LEMON-BASIL POTATOES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.