Cajun-Spiced Potato Wedges

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe courtesy of "The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World" by Victoria Blashford-Snell."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 4 potatoes, unpeeled
• 3 red onions, cut into 8 wedges
• 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges
• 12 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 4 bay leaves
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the potatoes into thick wedges. Parcook in a large pan of salted boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain well. Combine the potatoes, onions, lemon, garlic, and bay leaves in a large roasting pan.
2. Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and cumin, pour over the potatoes, and toss. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast for 30–40 minutes, turning frequently with a metal spatula, until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed the liquid. Serve hot.