Name: Spicy Za'atar Roasted Potatoes with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 pounds of small, firm, potatoes, lightly scrubbed and cut in half or, if potatoes are larger, cut into bite-sized pieces. For a festive presentation, choose an assortment of colors (Yukon golds, purple, red creamers, white creamers, fingerlings...); 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling; 3 tablespoon Za'atar spice, divided; 2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper (or Maras pepper or mix 1 teaspoon sweet paprika with 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes); 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more, to taste; 1 lemon, washed and cut into very thin (1/8-inch) slices, slices halved.; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 2 tbs lemon juice; 3-5 tablespoons water; 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and pressed (through a garlic press); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1-2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and a few parsley sprigs, optional garnish

Description

Spicy za'atar roasted potatoes with lemon tahini sauce - a simple but special recipe for roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

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For The Potatoes:

3 pounds of small, firm, potatoes, lightly scrubbed and cut in half or, if potatoes are larger, cut into bite-sized pieces. For a festive presentation, choose an assortment of colors (Yukon golds, purple, red creamers, white creamers, fingerlings...)
3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
3 tablespoon Za'atar spice, divided
2 teaspoons Aleppo pepper (or Maras pepper or mix 1 teaspoon sweet paprika with 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes)
1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more, to taste
1 lemon, washed and cut into very thin (1/8-inch) slices, slices halved.

For The Tahini Sauce (optional)

1/4 cup tahini paste
2 tbs lemon juice
3-5 tablespoons water
1 medium garlic clove, peeled and pressed (through a garlic press)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Garnish (optional)

1-2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped parsley and a few parsley sprigs, optional garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF and set an oven rack in the center position.
Make Tahini Sauce, if using: In a small bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons water, garlic and salt. Add more water, as needed, until the sauce is creamy and a good consistency for drizzling.
Prep The Potatoes; Use a towel to blot and remove moisture from the potatoes. They will brown well if they're nice and dry. Place them in a large bowl with olive oil, 2 tablespoons of za'atar, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine thoroughly. Spread potatoes out into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast potatoes for 30 minutes. Scatter lemon pieces on top of potatoes and continue to roast for 15 - 20 minutes longer or until potatoes are browned and crisp.
To Serve: Transfer potatoes to a platter or to individual plates. Drizzle with tahini sauce, if using. Or drizzle with good quality extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of za'atar. Garnish with chopped parsley and parsley sprigs, if you like.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roast
Cuisine: Middle Eastern