Spicy Potato and Cilantro (Batata Harra)

Name: Spicy Potato and Cilantro (Batata Harra)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 5 large potatoes; ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin); 5-7 cloves garlic (minced); ½ bunch cilantro (coarsely chopped); 1 tablespoon paprika; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; crushed red pepper (desired amount, optional)

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Mediterranean side dish is spectacular and is a must have on a spread. It makes a great dish for brunch and enjoyed by my vegan friends! We call this dish “batata hara”. It is very easy to make and my go to for a quick side when I’m pressed on time. ⁣

Updated at: Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:21:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories427.4 kcal (21%)

Total Fat14.9 g (21%)

Carbs68.5 g (26%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein8.3 g (17%)

Sodium26.5 mg (1%)

Fiber8.7 g (31%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cupolive oil

5 clovesgarlic

0.5 bunchcilantro

coarsely chopped

1 tablespoonpaprika

3 tablespoonslemon juice

crushed red pepper

desired amount, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel the potatoes then cube them into ½ inch cubes.

Step 2

Prepare baking sheet with cooking oil spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the cubed potatoes and drizzle the rest of the olive oil and mix them in until coated.

Step 3

Bake for about 45-50 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 4

Remove the potatoes from the oven 10 min before they are finished. Mix in the chopped cilantro and garlic then place back into the oven for the remaining 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and add salt, paprika, lemon (add more if needed). Combine until all ingredients are well incorporated. Enjoy alone or with pita bread.

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