Colorful Roasted Potatoes
Colorful wedges of purple and gold potatoes mixed with carrots, tossed and roasted with a pancetta-leek mixture. These potatoes take on a savory buttery flavor making a delicious and dramatic presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 Cup Leek, washed and cut into 1/4 inch sliced into rings (about 1 Large Leek)
- 1 ounce Pancetta or Bacon, minced (about 1 slice)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, minced (about 1 clove)
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, divided
- 2 cups Carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (about 3 large carrots)
- 10 ounces Purple Baby Potatoes, washed and quartered (2 cups)
- 10 ounces Golden Baby Potatoes, washed and quartered (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Parsley, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Heat a small saute pan over medium-low heat.
- Add one teaspoon of olive oil to the heated pan and saute the leek, pancetta and garlic just until leeks become limp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine together the potatoes, carrots, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil.
- Add the cooled leek mixture and toss to combine.
- Place the potato mixture on a baking sheet or in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Place potatoes in preheated oven and let roast for 35-40 minutes.
- Uncover and toss.
- Continue to roast, uncovered for an additional 8-10 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Weight Watchers and Waist Watchers
- A 4-ounce serving (1 cup) is about 2 1/2 baby potatoes plus carrots.
- A 4-ounce serving (1 cup) is 4 WW Smart Points.
- A 4-ounce serving (1 cup) is 161 calories.
Find it online: https://www.miascucina.com/colorful-roasted-potatoes/
