Balsamic Herb Oven Fries

When I think about the foods I eat most often, potatoes climb that list far too high. Potatoes are almost always my side dish of choice; there’s just so much you can do with them.

Personally I’m a fan of any potato that’s roasted. These aren’t quite your traditional french fries; they’re more accurately roasted potatoes in your classic french fry shape. The balsamic vinegar and herbs add a unique flavor that puts these a step ahead of any fries you can get at a restaurant.

You don’t need to go very heavy at all on the wet ingredients and they bake off fairly quickly in the oven. If you don’t have herbes de Provence, make a mix of your favorite savory herbs and use that instead.

Balsamic Herb Oven Fries

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients(Makes about 4 servings):

• 1lb Russet potatoes, scrubbed and washed
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon herbes de Provence
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Slice the potatoes into 1/2-inch thick fries lengthwise.
3. Toss the fries with the oil, vinegar, herbs and seasonings
4. Lay the fries out in a single layer on a non-stick baking tray
5. Roast the fries for 45 minutes to an hour until the ends brown.
6. Remove the fries from the oven and serve hot.

With some tangy ketchup of course.