Description
Crispy Chimichurri Potatoes & Lemony Yoghurt Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish where golden, crispy roasted potatoes are paired with a tangy, zesty chimichurri sauce and creamy lemony yogurt. This dish is a perfect side or light main course that’s both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Lemony Yoghurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the chimichurri sauce by combining the chopped parsley, cilantro, red wine vinegar, garlic, red chili flakes (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir well to combine.
- For the lemony yogurt sauce, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once the potatoes are crispy and golden, remove from the oven. Serve them with a generous drizzle of chimichurri sauce and a side of the lemony yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the potatoes for 2-3 minutes at the end of roasting.
- If you prefer a spicier chimichurri, increase the amount of red chili flakes.
- The lemony yogurt sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: crispy potatoes, chimichurri sauce, lemony yogurt sauce, roasted potatoes, side dish, healthy potatoes