Greek Feta Fries with Roasted Garlic Saffron Aioli.

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

4 russet potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips

1/4 cup olive oil

4-6 cloves roasted garlic, mashed (see note)

1 teaspoon fresh oregano

1 teaspoon fresh basil + more for serving

pinch of cayenne pepper

salt and pepper (to taste)

6 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)

fresh parsley (for garnish)

1/2 cup olive oil based mayo

1 tablespoon dijon mustard

4-6 cloves roasted garlic (see note)

heavy pinch of saffron

1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place cut potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with oil. Add the roasted garlic, oregano, basil, cayenne, salt and pepper. Gently toss with your hands or two spatulas to evenly coat. Spread the fries among two baking sheets in one even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then turn the oven down to 400 degrees F and flip and bake for 15-20 minutes more.

Remove from the oven and toss with fresh basil, parsley and feta cheese. Serve with the aioli (recipe below).

Aioli

In a blender or food processor, combine the mayo, dijon mustard, roasted garlic, saffron, lemon juice and a pinch of salt + pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Serve along side the fries for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 677 kcal
• Total Fat: 43 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Cholesterol: 49 mg
• Sodium: 863 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 12 g