5.0 from 12 votes
Spicy Lebanese Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata harra is a dish featuring spicy Lebanese potatoes pan-fried to crispy perfection and tossed in a bright and tangy cilantro sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern , Lebanese
Ingredients
- 2 lbs yellow potatoes (Yukon Gold) cut into 3/4" cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 lemon juiced (about 3-4 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Using a blending wand/stick or blender puree the cilantro, oil, garlic, paprika, red chili flakes and 1/2 of the lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the potatoes to skillet, and pan fry for about 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning often.
- Turn heat to low and pour half of the cilantro sauce over cooked potatoes. Toss to coat and cook several minutes.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving dish. Garnish with remaining cilantro sauce, fresh cilantro leaves (optional), and squeeze remaining half of lemon juice over the potatoes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
607mg
(25%)
Potassium
1050mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
677IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1050mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 677IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.