Roasted Potatoes with Harissa Butter

Harissa is North African chile paste that definitely packs a punch. In this recipe, I mixed it with butter and tossed it with roasted potatoes for a quick, delicious side dish.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step: 2

Rinse potatoes in a colander to remove excess starch. Drain.

Step: 3

Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil and salt and toss to coat. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir, cover again, and microwave until fork-tender, about 2 minutes more. Drain well.

Step: 4

Spread potatoes on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining oil and toss to coat. Spread out in an even layer.

Step: 5

Roast in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Stir and continue roasting until evenly browned, about 5 minutes more.

Step: 6

Meanwhile, combine butter, harissa, cilantro, and lemon zest in the same bowl. Mash together with a fork. Taste and season with salt if needed. Add potatoes to the harissa butter and toss. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: 252 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 25.6g; fat 15.8g; cholesterol 22.9mg; sodium 530.2mg.

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