LEMON GARLIC SPUDS

We boil these potatoes and then finish them directly on the grill so that they’re crispy and brown on the outside. Their fresh lemon garlic flavour makes them a good side dish to go with a variety of barbecued meats.

Yield: Serves 4.

LEMON GARLIC SPUDS

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cups halved baby yellow-fleshed potatoes
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
  2. To prepare dressing, whisk together lemon juice, salt, pepper and garlic until combined. Gradually whisk in 2 tbsp oil until blended; set aside.
  3. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until almost tender; drain. Do not overcook. Transfer hot potatoes to a large bowl. Toss potatoes with 2 tbsp oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
  4. Place potatoes in a grill wok or on a grill topper. Grill potatoes over medium heat on natural gas barbecue, stirring occasionally, for 10 - 12 minutes or until potatoes are browned and tender.
  5. Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Pour dressing over potatoes and toss to coat.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

280 calories, 13.8 g fat, 4.1 g protein, 37.1 g carbohydrate, 5.7 g fibre, 479 mg sodium