Rosemary Roast Potatoes
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Total: 1 hr 30 mins
These festive spuds are the perfect buttery roast potatoes to accompany your Christmas lunch. They’re crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and come topped with fresh, fragrant rosemary.
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254 kcal
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Ingredients you'll need
From your kitchen
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
You'll need
  • Large pan with lid
  • Large roasting tin or 2 medium tins
Step by step this way
  • 1.

    Half-fill a large pan with water. Add a pinch of salt. Cover and put on a high heat to come to the boil. Scrub and peel the potatoes (see our tips on how to make the most of your veg peelings). Chop the potatoes into rough 3-4cm chunks. When the water is boiling, add the potatoes. Turn the heat down to a simmer, and cook the spuds for 5-6 mins.

  • 2.

    Heat your oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/ Gas 6. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large roasting tin, or 2 medium tins. Put them in the oven for 10 mins to heat the oil.

  • 3.

    Drain the potatoes, then tip them back into the pan. Put the lid on the pan and shake it gently a few time to rough the edges of the potatoes (be careful not to break the potatoes up too much).

  • 4.

    Take the roasting tin out of the oven. Add 50g of the butter (save the rest of the butter for your other recipes) and swirl to melt it. Add the potatoes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the spuds a few times to coat in the hot oil and butter. Slid into the oven and roast for 45 mins, till golden brown. If you’re using 2 tins, swap them over halfway through cooking.

  • 5.

    While the potatoes roast, finely chop the rosemary leaves. When the spuds are ready, tip them into a serving bowl and scatter over the chopped rosemary leaves to serve.

  • Tip

    Low Waste, No Waste
    Your potato peelings don't just make good compost, then also make great Veg Peelings Crisps (NAME TBC). Search for the recipe at www.abelandcole.co.uk and turn your potato skins into crunchy snacks.

  • Tip

    Love Your Leftovers
    Leftover roast potatoes will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed tub. They're perfect for turning into a Spanish omelette. Finely slice them, then tip them into a frying pan with 1 finely sliced onion and a splash of oil and fry, stirring, till golden brown. Pour over enough beaten egg to cover, then fry for 1-2 mins to set the base. Transfer to a hot grill and cook till the top is set. Serve in wedges.

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