Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon, and Cilantro (Batata Hara)

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serves 4-6
These crispy potatoes are heavy on the garlic and lemon. With just a touch of spice and a healthy amount of cilantro, this flavorful side dish will steal the show at your next potluck or dinner party.
​Ingredients

• 1-11/2 pounds fingerling potatoes cut in half or thirds
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika

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Preparation​​​

• Preheat your oven to 375°F.
• Place the sliced potatoes into a bowl, add the garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper and paprika.
• Mix well.
• Transfer the dressed potatoes to a sheet tray and place them in the preheated oven.
• Roast the potatoes until they are tender, and golden brown.
• Remove the tray of potatoes from the oven and transfer the to a mixing bowl. (You can use the same bowl you used to dress the potatoes if you like)
• Add the lemon juice, and cilantro to the bowl.
• Mix well.
• Taste for seasoning, adjust as necessary.
• Serve hot!

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