Shamrock Potatoes

The below recipe incorporates the St. Patrick’s Day symbol of the shamrock, as well as the popular Irish staple — the potatoe. It cooks up a yummy side dish. Visit our St. Patrick’s Day Symbols page to learn more about the symbolism and meaning of shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients:

6 large potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 1/2 t. paprika (optional) Shamrock cookie cutter

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with oil. 3. Cut potatoes in 1/4 – 1/2″ slices, and use a cookie cutter to cut out shamrock shapes (see image below). 4. Place potatoes in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on high (checking and stirring every 2 minutes). Microwave until slightly tender. 5. Mix oil, salt, pepper, and paprika; toss with potatoes. 6. Spread marinated potatoes on baking sheet. 7. Roast potatoes until golden brown and tender — 5-15 minutes depending on the thickness. Season with additional salt if you like.

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