Lemon and thyme new potatoes roasted in their skins

Name: Lemon and thyme new potatoes roasted in their skins
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800g new potatoes, halved if large; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon, zested; 6 thyme sprigs; 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled and bashed

Small potatoes roasted whole until blistered, with lemon and thyme for a lighter side to the roast.

Time45 min
LevelEasy
Costabout £0.59 a head
Oven200°C (180°C fan)

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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800 gnew potatoeshalved if large
2 tbspolive oil
1lemonzested
6thyme sprigs
3garlic clovesunpeeled and bashed

Method

1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Boil the potatoes for 8 minutes and drain well.
8 min
2
Tip into a roasting tin with the oil, thyme, garlic and salt. Toss until coated.
3
Roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until blistered and golden.
30 min
4
Scatter over the lemon zest and toss. Serve hot.

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