Baked Potatoes with Lemon Powder

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1 hour 15 minutes | Serves 4 | Medium

Short Description:
Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, with a refreshing hint of lemon in every bite. These unique baked potatoes with homemade lemon powder are a healthy dish rich in vitamin C. The lemon powder can be prepared at home without sugar and stored in a jar like other spices. Once you try it, it will quickly become your favorite seasoning for many recipes.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1–2 tsp homemade lemon powder (made from dried lemon peel, no sugar)
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• Zest of half a lemon (freshly grated)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Homemade Lemon Powder (no sugar):

• 4–5 organic lemons

Preparation:

For the lemon powder:

1. Wash the lemons well and cut into thin strips.
2. Remove the white bitter part of the peel, keeping only the yellow zest.
3. Dry the peels in the sun or in a low-temperature oven (50°C / 120°F) for 2–3 hours until completely dry.
4. Grind the dried peels into a fine powder using a blender or spice grinder.
5. Store in a clean, dry jar.

For the potatoes:

1. Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water for 15 minutes.
2. Drain and let them cool slightly, then cut into wedges.
3. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
4. Place the potato wedges in a baking dish. Add olive oil, wine vinegar, freshly grated zest from half a lemon, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss well so all seasonings are evenly distributed.
5. Bake for 35–45 minutes until the potatoes are crispy on the outside and creamy inside.
6. Before serving, sprinkle with homemade lemon powder for extra freshness and flavor.