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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Roasted Potatoes with Lavender

    LAST UPDATED: November 9, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: July 28, 2019 By Toni Dash 57 Comments

    Roasted Potatoes with Lavender

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    Lavender Roasted Potatoes title image
    Roasted Potatoes are an easy to make comfort food recipe that is a perfect side dish any time. This version includes dried lavender for a taste of France!
    Lavender Roasted Potatoes title image

    Roasted potatoes are a classic comfort food. The homey flavor. Wonderful satisfying textures.

    They are an easy side dish that taste like they took much more effort than they did!

     

    Roasted Potatoes

    Roasted potatoes are a classic comfort food recipe. Easy to prepare and they go with any main dish at any time of the year.

    They are easy to make. Potatoes are cut into pieces, tossed with oil and spices (if desired) then cooked in the oven for 30-45 minutes.

    The roasted potatoes have a wonderful crisp outer skin with a soft middle. They are truly irresistible.

    lavender roasted potatoes

    This roasted potato recipe has been a reader favorite on BoulderLocavore.com since it was originally published in 2011!

    Roasted Potatoes with Lavender

    This recipes was originally a delicious experiment that have become a family favorite recipe all year long.

    Adding fragrant dried culinary lavender gives the comforting roasted potatoes and wonderful distinct flavor that pairs will with any meats or poultry.

    roasted potatoes in white casserole dish

    Roasted Potatoes with Lavender – Ingredients

    Roasted Potato recipes are made with simple ingredient usually already on hand. This recipe is no exception:

    • Potatoes (thin-skinned varieties like New Potatoes or Red Potatoes)
    • Olive Oil
    • Kosher Salt
    • Freshly ground Black Pepper
    • Dried Lavender (culinary grade)

    What Type of Potatoes to Use for Roasted Potatoes

    Though any type of potato can be used for oven roasted potatoes I prefer thin-skinned potatoes.

    They do not have to peeled (only scrubbed). This saves time, adds more flavor and color to the recipe.

    Pro Tip – Potato Size

    This recipe calls for bite-sized potato pieces. If you prefer them larger or smaller the cooking time will need to be adjusted.

    Large potato pieces: cook longer

    Smaller potato pieces: cook for less time.

    Use the texture guide for determining doneness. The potatoes will be lightly browned with a crisp outside. And when biting, the inside will be soft.

    dried lavender in small white bowl

    Using Culinary Lavender

    It’s very important when cooking with lavender to be sure to use ‘culinary lavender’.

    This means the lavender has been raised and processed for the purposes of eating it.

    Lavender is also available for potpourri but has been treated with chemicals and cannot be eaten.

    The appearance of the culinary lavender can vary in color from a vibrant purple as seen in the original photos here, to a heather gray.

    As long as it is designated for edible use, the color does not matter.

    culinary lavender in a bowl

    This photo from the original blog post illustrates the depth of color culinary lavender can have.

    Where to Buy Culinary Lavender

    Culinary lavender may be purchased at well stocked grocery stores, herb/spice stores or apothecaries.

    It can be grown in a pot or home garden for picking and drying too.

    With a small amount added to many recipes, a ho-hum dish can be elevated to having international flair!

    Making Roasted Potatoes with Lavender – Step by Step

    For a detailed printable recipe please refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Cut scrubbed potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Do not peel.

    Lavender Roasted Potatoes recipe steps photo collage

    • In a large bowl toss the potatoes with olive oil (photo 1).
    • When coated add salt, pepper (photo 2) and dried lavender (photo 3). Toss to fully coat the potatoes.
    • Spread in a single layer in a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan (photo 4).
    • Cook for 30 minutes, stirring part way through to ensure even browning.
    • Potatoes are done when the inside is soft to the bite.

    lavender roasted potatoes in pan

    Temperature Adjustment if Cooking With Other Dishes

    I often cook these roasted potatoes at the same time as a roast chicken.

    The temperature for cooking roasted potatoes can be increased up to 400 degrees.

    Cooking time will be shorter when increasing the temperature.>

    Check the potatoes more often to ensure they do not overcook if increasing the temperature. Remove when the potatoes have turned golden outside and are soft to bite.
    roasted potatoes in with lavendrer

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    roasted potatoes with lavender.

    Lavender Roasted Potatoes

    This simple roast potato recipe is transporting with the flavor or lavender conjuring flavors of Provence. It's sure to freshen up any meal.
    5 from 18 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4 4-6 servings
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2-2 ½ pounds (about 4 large) thin skinned Potatoes (New, Red, etc)
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ tablespoon dried Lavender designated for culinary use
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees*.
    • Scrub potatoes, cut out any bad spots and cut into bite-sized pieces. Do not peel.
    • Toss in a bowl with olive oil. When coated with the olive oil, add lavender, salt and pepper.
    • Spread into a single layer in a roasting pan or on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 30 minutes, stirring part way through to ensure even browning. Potatoes are done then soft inside to the bite.

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    Notes

    I have varied the oven temperature up to 400 degrees to allow the potatoes to cook at the same time as a chicken roasting. When doing so, I check more often to ensure browning is happening evenly and they do not overcook. Cooking time is reduced at a higher temperature so keep checking!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 1170mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 9.3mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @boulderlocavore or tag #boulderlocavore!

    Originally published: March 2, 2011

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Suzy says

      July 31, 2019 at 7:39 am

      5 stars
      WOW! We do roasted potatoes all of the time but I never would of thought to use lavender! Trying this soon!

      Reply
    2. Sam says

      July 30, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      Lavender is such a creative ingredient to use in roasted potatoes. This was surprisingly delicious.

      Reply
    3. Liren Baker says

      July 30, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      What an elegant twist to a comforting classic!

      Reply
    4. Dorothy Reinhold says

      July 29, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      Just when I think I can’t love roasted potatoes more… Lavendar sounds amazing!

      Reply
    5. wilhelmina says

      July 29, 2019 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      The lavender adds such a great depth to these easy potatoes! Love it!

      Reply
    6. Katie says

      July 29, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      A unique twist on a classic side! Love this one!

      Reply
    7. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      July 29, 2019 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Such a fantastic post!! I can’t wait to try the lavender, sounds incredible!!

      Reply
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