Roasted Peruvian Potatoes

By maritza1211

Recipe courtesy Aaron Sanchez

Show: Melting PotEpisode: Nuevo Latino (Michelle/Aaron) - Gimme Five

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Peruvian purple potatoes, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cilantro

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 45mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Halve the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Cover them with water if you cut them ahead of time.

In another bowl, mix olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Drain potatoes well and add them to the oil mixture. Toss with olive oil mixture. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan. Roast for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.