Roasted Potatoes with Lavender

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!

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!

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• Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Potatoes with Lavender – Ingredients
• What Type of Potatoes to Use for Roasted Potatoes
• Pro Tip – Potato Size
• Using Culinary Lavender
• Where to Buy Culinary Lavender
• Making Roasted Potatoes with Lavender – Step by Step
• Temperature Adjustment if Cooking With Other Dishes
• More Delicious Recipes to Try
• Recipe

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

STEP 1. PreaprationPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut scrubbed potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Do not peel.

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.

STEP 2. Roast

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.

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.

More Delicious Recipes to Try

• Apricot Crumble
• Roasted Peppers in Oil with Garlic + How to Roast Peppers
• Quick Pickled Red Onion Recipe
• Balsamic Roasted Fall Vegetables with Sumac
• Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Recipe

Originally published: March 2, 2011