Feta Fries

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When you parboil potatoes before baking them, the result is a french fry that is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. A sprinkle of feta, oregano and lemon zest tops these mouthwatering spuds.

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Carolyn Casner
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Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water

  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed

  • 2 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

  1. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 425°F. Combine water, vinegar and salt in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

  2. Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch-thick sticks. Add to the pot, reduce heat to medium and cook until just starting to become tender, about 8 minutes.

  3. Carefully remove the potatoes with a slotted spoon and transfer to a clean kitchen towel. Gently pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with oil. Carefully spread the potatoes in a single layer on the hot baking sheet. Bake, flipping once, until golden and crispy, 30 to 40 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, stir feta, oregano and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Serve the fries sprinkled with the feta mixture.

    Feta Fries
    Photography / Jacob Fox, Styling / Sammy Mila
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
11g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Vitamin D 3IU 1%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 27mcg 7%
Vitamin K 8mcg 7%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 47mg 11%
Potassium 726mg 15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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