Skinny Rosemary Parmesan Oven Potatoes

I used to think that I had to keep from using potatoes in our house because I always viewed them as unhealthy. I usually opt for sweet potatoes because they offer more nutrition. I still don't use regular potatoes very frequently but I have learned that it really is how they are prepared as to whether or not they are healthy.

One of our favorite ways to enjoy potatoes is to roast them in the oven. This is a great new recipe we found and wanted to try out. We enjoyed these because they came out somewhat crispy and almost reminded us of homemade potato chips. The seasonings were great on top.

Skinny Rosemary Parmesan Oven Potatoes
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://skinnymom.com/2011/09/15/skinny-rosemary-parmesan-oven-potatoes/

Ingredients:
1 pound potatoes, about 3 or 4 medium to large potatoes (I used red potatoes)
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon was all it needed)
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest - Optional
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes - Optional
2 tablespoons reduced fat grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
-Wash and dry the potatoes off. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and add to large mixing bowl.
-Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
-Add the olive oil, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes to the mixing bowl. Stir all ingredients until potatoes are coated evenly. Pour potatoes onto baking sheet, making sure they lay in a single layer.
-Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. I flipped them halfway through the cooking time. Remove from the oven and top with grated parmesan cheese.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)