Roast Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

Ingredients

• 500 g water (for steaming)
• 1000 g potatoes (peeled and quartered into approx. 5 cm pieces)
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• coarse sea salt (to taste)
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• 5.5 garlic cloves (lightly crushed, 5-6 cloves)
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary (leaves only)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

2. 2

   Place 500 g water into the Thermomix mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Place the peeled and quartered potatoes into the Varoma dish, secure the lid, and steam for 15-20 minutes / Varoma / speed 1, or until potatoes are slightly softened but not falling apart.

4. 4

   Transfer the par-boiled potatoes to the prepared baking tray.

5. 5

   Drizzle the potatoes with 4 Tbsp vegetable oil.

6. 6

   Season with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Add the 5-6 crushed garlic cloves and the leaves from 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary to the tray.

8. 8

   Toss everything together until the potatoes are well coated in oil and seasonings.

9. 9

   Roast in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes (220°C / 425°F), turning occasionally, until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    Serve hot as a side dish.

Notes

For the best results, choose a floury potato variety suitable for roasting. Lightly crushing the garlic allows it to release its oils without burning too quickly in the high oven heat.

Nutrition per serving

• side dish
• vegetarian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• roasted
• Thermomix
• potatoes