Garlic and Mint Potatoes

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered

¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoons Kosher salt

½ teaspoon + 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Cooking spray

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

3 garlic cloves, minced

Method

Preheat oven to 450°

1. In a sealable jar (i.e. small Mason), combine ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, mint, and garlic, shake and set aside
2. Combine potatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl: toss well to coat
3. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray
4. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender and golden; stirring after 10 minutes
5. Remove potatoes from baking sheet and put into a large bowl, let cool
6. Toss with mint mixture previously set aside
7. Serve immediately

This recipe first appeared on Senorita Tijerina May 22, 2018