Middle Eastern Potatoes Recipes

ROASTED NEW POTATOES, MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F Wash the potatoes and cut any larger ones so the pieces are all roughly the same size.
• Put into an ovenproof dish and toss with the olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until golden and brown, shaking the dish halfway through the cooking time.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and cilantro, toss gently, and serve.

ZA'ATAR ROASTED POTATOES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine potatoes and olive oil in a large bowl and mix well. Sprinkle potatoes with za'atar, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet.
• Set baking sheet on the lowest rack of a cold oven and heat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roast until potatoes are golden brown and tender, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through.

MIDDLE EASTERN POTATOES

Steps:

• In a 12 inch non-stick skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add potatoes and cover for five minutes. Stir and toss with a wooden spoon, add diced bell peppers, and sliced green onions cover for 5 more minutes. Stir well and uncover. Cook for 5 more minutes tossing every few minutes. Add broth, sumac and zatar and heat well while tossing and scraping pan. Top with freshly chopped cilantro when serving on hot plates.