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Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)
Batata harra is a spicy Middle Eastern potato side dish. It calls for just a few ingredients and is easy to make. Crispy and tender potatoes are tossed in a spicy garlic and cilantro sauce and finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Middle Eastern , Lebanese
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lemon juice of
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with cooking spray.
- Wash and dry the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into cubes and toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil. Arrange the potatoes on the baking sheet in a single layer, make sure they're not overlapping.
- Roast the potatoes in the oven for 40 minutes, flip them halfway through using a spatula.
- To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the garlic for one minute and add the tomato paste, cayenne pepper, paprika and chili flakes. Stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and chopped cilantro. Give it a stir and add the lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- It's best to serve these potatoes right away, however, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or the microwave.
- If you like the potatoes spicier, add more cayenne pepper or some harissa. To make less spicy potatoes, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Don't overcrowd the pan so they potatoes get crispy on all sides.
Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Sodium
248mg
(10%)
Potassium
709mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.