Roasted Red Potatoes

Name: Roasted Red Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

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All you need is potatoes, olive oil, and fresh rosemary to make this simple 35-minute side dish.

By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 1, 2023

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

A simple but satisfying side dish you’ll make again and again, this roasted red potato recipe takes five minutes to prep and about 30 minutes of hands-off time to roast. There’s no need to peel the potatoes which saves time; simply wash them, cut them in half, and toss with olive oil, fresh-ground black pepper, and salt right on the baking sheet (no bowl required).

Then, add your favorite fresh herb, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano. Martha recommends chopping the herbs, rather than carefully removing the leaves from the stems—another time-saving strategy. Spread the potatoes on the baking sheet, cut side down, and roast to golden perfection.

Martha's secret for deliciously crispy roasted potatoes? Preheat the baking sheet while you prep the potatoes.

roasted red potatoes - in bowl — Emily Laurae

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme or rosemary
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

roasted red potatoes - ingredients — Emily Laurae

Preheat oven and toss potatoes with oil:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss potatoes, oil, and rosemary on a rimmed baking sheet.

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Spread potatoes on baking sheet:

Spread out potatoes in a single layer; season with salt and pepper.

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Roast potatoes:

Roast, stirring once halfway through cooking, until potatoes are golden brown and crisp outside and tender inside, about 30 minutes.

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Using Leftovers

Any leftover potatoes can be mashed the next day (the crisp pieces add unexpected crunch), or tossed with mayonnaise or dressing to make potato salad.