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Oil-Free Potato Wedges & Salsa Verde

11/09/2015 By Laura Hemmington 6 Comments

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Potato wedges are pretty great, aren’t they?

But even better are these Oil-Free Potato Wedges & Salsa Verde: they’re crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, spicy, tasty, wonderful batons dipped into a pool of fresh, zingy, herby, green loveliness.

Delicious.

wedges 2Often overlooked in favour of chips, or as something to pull out of the freezer in an emergency, I think it’s time we celebrated these bastions of potato greatness for what they really are.

These potatoes are perfect in so many ways, they’re:

  • baked, not fried;
  • complete with the goodness of the potato skin;
  • versatile for all manner of dishes and occasions;
  • really, really simple to make; and
  • super tasty.

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The seasoning I’ve used in this recipe is one of my favourite combinations, because it not only lends the creamy potatoes a depth of flavour – without being overpowering – but it looks so pretty too! Not to mention the wonderful health benefits of turmeric, which is a great anti-inflammatory and can help to relieve lots of ailments.

The lack of oil in the cooking process is also a real plus, however it does mean the wedges take a little longer to cook. But it is so worth the wait. You want the potato to cook evenly, without drying out too much inside or burning on the outside, so don’t be tempted to rush them by turning the oven up higher.

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Here are my top five ways to enjoy these tasty wedges:

  1. as a component for our Friday Bowl, which can include anything from spicy tofu, shredded romaine, tomatoes, steamed green beans and garlic mushrooms;
  2. for a quick and simple weekend lunch;
  3. with roasted aubergines and a Greek salad (perfect!);
  4. popped in a lunchbox to go with whatever I take to work; and
  5. as a great option for when friends and family pop round for lunch or drinks – who doesn’t like potato wedges?

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The Salsa Verde is an absolutely delicious partner to these wedges! The bright, fresh, zing of all those lemony greens and capers really balances well with the earthy, spicy potatoes. And doesn’t it look fantastic? I love finding new, simple ways to inject a burst of flavour into every dish, and this take on the classic green sauce does just that, without the need for any oil.

I like to use olives instead of anchovies, and my favourite combination of greens – spinach, basil and coriander – because I think it gives a lovely fragrance, but parsley is the traditional choice.

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Throw in a handful of your favourite greens and experiment!

4.5 from 2 reviews
Oil-Free Potato Wedges & Salsa Verde
 
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Preparation time
10 mins
Cooking time
40 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
These Oil-Free Potato Wedges & Salsa Verde are a simple, delicious and healthy alternative to chips - and the perfect side to your salad, sandwich or burger!
Author: Laura, The Whole Ingredient
Recipe type: Side Dish, Dips, condiments, preserves
Cuisine: 60 minutes or less
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 650g white potatoes (about 3, medium-size)
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • For the Salsa Verde:
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp capers
  • 4 pitted olives (any)
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider, red/white wine)
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • I handful each of fresh basil leaves, coriander and spinach
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
  1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Cut each potato into 8 equal-sized wedges and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the seasoning and lemon juice and give it all a good stir so that each wedge is coated.
  3. Line a tray with parchment paper and arrange the wedges skin-side down.
  4. Place on the middle shelf of the oven and cook for 40-50 minutes, turning once. If you think they are browning too much towards the end but not yet cooked through, cover with foil.
  5. While the wedges are cooking, make the Salsa Verde. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and roughly blitz until you have a consistency you are happy with (I prefer it to not be over-processed).
  6. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the ingredients and blend in a pestle and mortar. If it looks too dry add a little olive oil or extra lemon juice.
Notes
For the best results, pre-soak the wedges in cold water for abut 20 minutes.
This serves two people for lunch with salad, but makes enough for a good-sized bowl if serving as part of a buffet.
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If you love Salsa Verde, check out these recipes for more flavour-packed sauce ideas: Peach Salsa (from the Smoky Socca Tacos), Harissa, Chermoula (accompanying a delicious Karantita), and this refreshing Cashew Lime Sour Cream.

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Comments

  1. Kathryn Grace says

    12/09/2015 at 6:27 pm

    Pinning! This looks SO good. Just waiting for my CSA box to come this week with fresh greens, then we’ll give this one a whirl. I can taste that salsa verde already.

    Reply
    • Laura, The Whole Ingredient says

      13/09/2015 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you Kathryn! Can’t wait to hear what you think – the salsa verde was an instant hit here when I tested the recipe, so I hope you enjoy it too! Lx

      Reply
  2. Mandy says

    13/09/2015 at 4:33 am

    Laura!! This combo sounds fabulous! Potatoes are a staple in our house and we go through a lot of them…maybe too many. I need to try this!!! I’m drooling over that salsa verde!!! And those potatoes look perfectly crisp. Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Laura, The Whole Ingredient says

      13/09/2015 at 1:33 pm

      Yay! Thank you Mandy! Potatoes are a definitely favourite in our house too – there’s no such thing as too many! So glad you like the look of these – hope you enjoy them just as much 🙂 Lx

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    01/07/2016 at 1:16 am

    This recipe is amazing! I soaked the potato wedges in warm water for 20 minutes because I heard that boiling them before baking gives awesome texture (crispy on the outside and the good kind of mushy on the inside). The lemon juice did give it a nice zing. I used a lot of seasoning because I wanted them to be completely coated. I also baked them for a total of 50 minutes. I will be definitely making this every week. Carb up!

    Reply
    • Laura Hemmington says

      01/07/2016 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Kate! Thank you so much, I’m so pleased you enjoyed this recipe. And yes! Pre-soaking the wedges really does make a difference. I usually do so in cold water, but I’ll follow your tip next time and try with warm. Thank you for the great feedback 🙂

      Reply

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