Purple potatoes are sliced and seasoned with butter, garlic, and parmesan then roasted to crisp perfection. Brighten up your meal with this tasty, nutritious side dish for dinner.
For more potato recipes, try this Creamy Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole and Cheesy Bacon Ranch Scalloped Potatoes next.
Garlic parmesan roasted purple potatoes are a great way to shake up a weeknight meal. They're a colorful addition to your dinner plate! They have a crisp, garlicky outside with fluffy, tender purple flesh.
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- Why We Love This Roasted Purple Potatoes Recipe:
- Ingredients You Need
- Instructions to make Garlic Parmesan Roasted Purple Potatoes:
- Pro-Tips:
- What are Purple Potatoes?
- Why are purple potatoes purple?
- Storing and Reheating:
- FAQ:
- More Side Dish Recipes to Try
- 📖 Recipe
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Why We Love This Roasted Purple Potatoes Recipe:
They are Nutritious! Despite potatoes getting a bad rep for their high starch content, purple potatoes are actually good for you.
There are plenty of health benefits. They are high in antioxidants, packed with fiber and potassium, and also naturally low in sodium.
Easy to Prepare! There is no need to peel these potatoes so simply slice, season, and roast!
A Stunning Side Dish! This is a fun way to add a pop of vibrancy to your standard meal. It is the perfect side dish for a special dinner so serve it to your guests.
Ingredients You Need
- Purple potatoes: You'll use one pound. Rinse and scrub them before roasting.
- Olive oil: Use this or another neutral oil.
- Seasoning: I used a blend of seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Parmesan cheese: You can use shredded or grated cheese.
- Garlic: Mince fresh garlic.
- Butter: Melt it.
Instructions to make Garlic Parmesan Roasted Purple Potatoes:
Slice and Season
Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut your potatoes in half lengthwise then place them in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. Add all of the seasonings including the seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Stir the potatoes around with the seasonings and olive oil until they are all evenly coated.
Add Parmesan and Garlic
Add the parmesan cheese and minced garlic into a separate bowl, and pour the melted butter over it. Then mix it up with a spoon until it forms a thick paste-like consistency.
Roast
Place the baking dish in the oven and roast the potatoes for 30 minutes. The cheese should be golden brown and slightly hardened.
Use a spatula to remove the potatoes from the dish, ensuring to get it under the cheese so it is coating the potato. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Pro-Tips:
- Cut the potatoes uniformly so they roast evenly.
- The skin of purple potatoes is thin, like red potatoes, so there is no need to peel them.
- Potatoes are naturally gluten-free, making them a great base for a gluten-free side.
What are Purple Potatoes?
Purple potatoes are fingerling potatoes that originated in the Andes mountains of South America. There are many types including All Blue, Michigan Blue, Purple Sweet Potatoes, Purple Eyes, Purple Peruvian, Adirondack Blue, and the Purple Majesty potato.
All Blue are one of the more popular varieties that you're likely to find in the grocery store.
Why are purple potatoes purple?
They range in color from a deep blue-purple hue to a brilliant violet. Their distinct vibrant color comes from a natural pigment known as anthocyanin. Anthocyanins are also an antioxidant.
Spread the parmesan garlic mixture into the bottom of the baking dish in one even layer. Firmly press the flat side of the potatoes into the cheese mixture in the dish.
Storing and Reheating:
Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy them, reheat them in the oven. There's no need to thaw them.
FAQ:
Are purple potatoes healthier than white?
Yes! Purple potatoes have more antioxidants than white and yellow potatoes. And baking them instead of frying them makes them a healthier choice too. The glycemic index is lower than other potatoes so they are better for your blood sugar levels.
Do purple potatoes taste different than regular potatoes?
They taste similar to Russet potatoes but they're moister with less starch. Purple potatoes are denser with a nutty, earthier flavor than most white potatoes. They are slightly sweet but not nearly as much as sweet potatoes.
When are purple potatoes in season?
You can find them throughout the year but they harvest in the fall. Most farmer's markets carry them throughout the year too.
How do you eat purple potatoes?
Aside from roasting, they can be used just like any other potatoes to make mashed potatoes, potato salad, and even French fries.
More Side Dish Recipes to Try
- Skillet Fried Potatoes
- Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes
- Southern Cornbread Dressing
- Red Beans and Rice
- Southern Fried Cabbage
- Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Biscuits
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Purple potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ½ tablespoon Seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or grated
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut your potatoes in half lengthwise. Place them in a large bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the potatoes. Add all of the seasonings including the seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir the potatoes around with the seasonings and olive oil to make sure they are all evenly coated.
- Add the parmesan cheese and minced garlic into a separate bowl, and pour the melted butter over it. Mix this up with a spoon. It should form a thick paste like consistency.
- Spread the parmesan garlic mixture into the bottom of the baking dish in one even layer. Firmly press the flat side of the potatoes into the cheese mixture in the dish.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and roast the potatoes for 30 minutes. The cheese should be golden brown and slightly hardened.
- Use a spatula to remove the potatoes from the dish, ensuring to get it under the cheese so it is coating the potato. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chelsea says
Is that green mixed in with the Parmesan parsley?
Tamara J. says
Yes it is dried parsley. It is optional, but great for a little Razzle Dazzle 😉
Gina says
Amazinf
Tina says
So good!