Tuscan Potatoes (Mint and Garlic Roasted Potatoes)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Mint and Garlic Roasted Tuscan Potatoes Recipe

Tuscan Potatoes (Mint and Garlic Roasted Potatoes)

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb small red potato
	6 garlic cloves , peeled & finely minced
	1 teaspoon olive oil
	1/4 cup of fresh mint , minced & stemmed
	1/4 teaspoon kosher salt ( or to taste ) or 1/4 teaspoon sea salt ( or to taste )
	pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

116

Sugar

Fat

Mint and Garlic Roasted Tuscan Potatoes is a heavenly dish full of flavors and texture! Fragrant garlic and fresh mint bring a balanced depth of flavor to the crispy potatoes, reminiscing the hills of Tuscany. This dish is perfect as a side dish for any occasion, and its bright green color can add a festive spirit to your holiday table. Best of all, you can customize the texture and size of your potatoes to preference, and it is always a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.	Rinse and dry potatoes. Cut large potatoes to desired size.
3.	In a medium bowl, mix together garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper.
4.	Add potatoes and toss to fully coat potatoes with mixture.
5.	Place the coated potatoes in a roasting pan in a single layer, cut side down.
6.	Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown, tossing halfway through cooking.
7.	Once cooked, remove from oven and toss with fresh mint.

PROS

Quick and easy to prepare, Mint and Garlic Roasted Tuscan Potatoes is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with a perfect flavor balance.
Plus, it’s vegan and gluten-free.

CONS

One downside of this dish is that it’s not ideal for meal prepping as the potatoes do not reheat well.
It’s best eaten fresh out of the oven.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a great source of potassium, which can help lower blood pressure. They also contain fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Garlic has strong medicinal properties that can help combat sickness and has been shown to reduce blood pressure. Mint helps with digestion.