Greek Roast Potatoes with Tomatoes

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One thing we enjoyed in Greece was Greek Roast potatoes served with grilled fish or meats,they are not the same as ours in that they are served
quite soft and sticky but packed with flavour,had them today with Grilled Lamb Minced Kebabs in a Pitta Bread with veggies..........


INGREDIENTS


500 gr Cyprus potatoes (if you can’t find Cyprus potatoes, any good waxy potato such as Charlotte, Maris Peer will do). Peel and cut into quarters lengthways......serves 4 as a side dish
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1tsp dried oregano + extra for sprinkling over the finished dish
1 tin chopped tomatoes
4 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Sea salt
Black pepper
250ML Water






Heat the oven to 180C, 160C fan, 350F, Gas Mark 4
In a large baking tray or casserole, place the potatoes, onions and garlic.
Sprinkle over 1tsp oregano.
Add the chopped tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice.
Season with sea salt and grind over some black pepper.
Mix everything together then gently pour over half of the water.
Place the dish in the oven and cook, uncovered for 40 minutes.

check the pan and gently turn over the potato mixture,if it seems dryish add the remaining water and return to the oven for 10 mins.




Remove from the oven again and test the potatoes with the point of a knife. They should be soft and golden and have absorbed most of the sauce. If not, return them to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve hot with a little dried oregano sprinkled over them.

as mentioned we have had them with Grilled Bream or Mackerel but they are equally tasty with Grilled or oven cooked meats.



Today we had Grilled Lamb Minced Kebabs in Pitta Bread with fried Halloumi Cheese and salad with Tzatziki

Bloody tasty too...........

If you prefer them Cyprus Style, then peel the potatoes, cut into quarters then roast them in a moderate oven with olive oil, water, dried oregano and lemon juice....very nice with Barbequed Meats

so enjoy either with fish/meat

Gazza