High-Protein Roasted Potatoes with Baked Feta and Garlic for Longevity (18g Protein)
This Mediterranean side delivers 18g of protein from baked feta and Greek yogurt with crispy roasted potatoes and sweet roasted garlic. Perfect for Blue Zone flavors and muscle health ready in 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Mediterranean, Side Dish, Vegetarian
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 6 oz block feta cheese (sheep’s milk preferred)
- 1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated but unpeeled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2% fat)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp chives, sliced
Optional:
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- Crumbled bacon (adds 8g protein)
- Sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line large baking sheet with parchment. Halve baby potatoes and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Spread potatoes cut-side down on sheet in single layer. Scatter unpeeled garlic cloves around potatoes. Don’t crowd or potatoes will steam.
- Place feta block in small oven-safe dish. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp oil, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, top with thyme sprigs. Place feta dish on same sheet as potatoes.
- Roast 28 to 32 minutes, flipping potatoes halfway through. Potatoes should be golden and crispy, garlic soft, feta slightly melted and golden. Rest 5 minutes.
- While resting, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, chopped dill or parsley, and pinch of salt. This tangy sauce adds creaminess and protein.
- Transfer potatoes to serving platter. Squeeze roasted garlic out of skins onto potatoes. Crumble or spoon baked feta over. Drizzle with herbed yogurt sauce and garnish with chives. Serve warm.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate 4 days. Reheat in 400°F oven 10 minutes to restore crispness.
- Meal Prep: Makes excellent side for meal prep. Portion with protein source.
- Substitutions: Regular potatoes work (cut into cubes). Dairy-free feta + coconut yogurt for vegan.
- Protein Boost: Top with fried egg for 24g+ total protein breakfast.