Description
Easy Healthy Baked Feta Potatoes combine creamy plant-based feta cheese, fresh herbs, and crispy roasted potatoes for a wholesome and flavorful dish. Perfect as a satisfying side or main, this recipe balances vibrant textures and tastes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- Medium-sized Yukon gold or red potatoes, 1.5 lbs (about 6-7 medium potatoes)
Plant-Based Feta Cheese Mixture
- Plant-based feta cheese, 8 oz crumbled
- Natural gelling agent (optional), 1 teaspoon
Seasoning and Herbs
- Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
- Garlic, 3 cloves minced
- Fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped
- Fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon chopped
- Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt, 1 teaspoon or to taste
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
Finishing
- Lemon juice (natural), 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into even chunks to ensure consistent roasting with a perfect crisp exterior and soft interior.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the potato chunks with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley) to coat each piece and infuse flavor.
- Add Plant-Based Feta Cheese: Evenly distribute the crumbled plant-based feta cheese (mixed with the natural gelling agent if using) over the potatoes, allowing it to melt slightly during baking for creamy richness.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the coated potatoes on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
- Finish with Lemon Juice: Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or herbs for an extra burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help coating adhere better.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure crispiness.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor more than dried.
- Let the dish rest slightly before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: baked potatoes, plant-based feta cheese, healthy, roasted potatoes, vegan, gluten free, easy dinner, side dish