Ingredients
4 lb red potatoes, small, halved but unskinned
2 large red onions, cut into 1/2-in. bits
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp parsley, dried, crushed
1 tbsp rosemary, dried, crushed
1 salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat uncooked potato halves and onion
bits in oil and seasonings. Spread in a deep-sided roasting pan and
roast for about 40 minutes. Turn the onion/potato mixture several
times while roasting until all pieces are light brown.
Serve with a green bean salad and whole wheat bread sticks.
Total calories per serving: 471. Fat: 7 grams
Source: Vegetarian Journal, Sept.-Oct. 1993/MM by DEEANNE
Servings: 4 servings
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