Buttery roast thyme potatoes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Buttery roast thyme potatoes
95 min.
6
226kcal

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If you're in the mood for a side dish that truly elevates any meal, look no further than our Buttery Roast Thyme Potatoes. This delightful recipe showcases the perfect harmony of golden, crispy potatoes infused with the earthy aroma of fresh thyme. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a dish that is not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also utterly indulgent.

These small waxy potatoes, such as Charlotte or Anya, are the stars of the show. When sliced into rounds and layered with caramelized onions, they develop a sumptuous texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of melted butter and fragrant thyme elevates each bite, making these potatoes irresistible and comforting. As they roast to perfection, the top layer turns beautifully golden and crusty, creating a delightful contrast to the soft, tender layers beneath.

Imagining this dish sizzling away in the oven fills the kitchen with an inviting aroma that will have everyone anxiously awaiting dinner. Whether you're hosting a family gathering or indulging in a cozy night in, Buttery Roast Thyme Potatoes are the ideal accompaniment to elevate your culinary experience. Ready in just 95 minutes, this recipe will have you diving into a plate of these delightful potatoes that are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!

Ingredients

  • servings potato or anya such as charlotte
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • large onion finely sliced
  • sprigs thyme leaves chopped
  • 85 butter melted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas
  2. Slice the potatoes into rounds the thickness of a 1 coin.
  3. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, season with a little salt, lots of pepper and the thyme. Cook gently for about 15 mins until softened.
  4. Generously butter a large roasting tin and arrange a layer of potatoes over the base, overlapping each slice with a sprinkling of onions.
  5. Drizzle with a little of the melted butter and season. Continue layering, drizzling with butter, sprinkling with onions and seasoning until all the potatoes have been used, finishing with a top layer of potatoes. Cook in the top of the oven for 1 hr the potatoes should be meltingly soft and the top golden and crusty.

Nutrition Facts

Calories226kcal
Protein4.12%
Fat63.11%
Carbs32.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.33
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.0339130383471%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.32mg
Isorhamnetin
3.76mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
15.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:226kcal
11.3%
Fat:16.35g
25.15%
Saturated Fat:7.99g
49.92%
Carbohydrates:19.1g
6.37%
Net Carbohydrates:16.46g
5.98%
Sugar:4.16g
4.62%
Cholesterol:30.46mg
10.15%
Sodium:107.75mg
4.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.4g
4.8%
Vitamin C:13.07mg
15.84%
Potassium:458.26mg
13.09%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.01%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.7%
Fiber:2.64g
10.57%
Vitamin A:392.45IU
7.85%
Phosphorus:71.61mg
7.16%
Folate:28.48µg
7.12%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.82%
Copper:0.13mg
6.67%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.42%
Magnesium:25.35mg
6.34%
Vitamin K:6.28µg
5.98%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.83%
Iron:0.85mg
4.72%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.2%
Calcium:30.9mg
3.09%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.03%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.67%
Selenium:0.89µg
1.27%