Lebanese Spicy Potatoes
Lebanese Spicy Potatoes are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and will spice up any meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 5 Russet potatoes {about 2 pounds of potatoes} peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the spicy sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper {less for less spice}
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 3-4 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro {or parsley}
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel and chop the potatoes into cubes. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and salt and toss to coat them.
- Line two baking trays with parchment paper or spray them with non-stick spray. Spread the potatoes in an even layer on the two baking sheets making sure to leave room between each potato.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip the potatoes over and bake for another 20 minutes, or until just golden brown and starting to crisp.
- Remove the potatoes and set them aside. In a large skillet heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the salt, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Sauté for another minute stirring to release the spices.
- Add the potatoes to the skillet and mix to coat the potatoes with the sauce.
- Remove the potatoes from the heat and add the lemon juice and cilantro, taste and adjust seasonings. Serve warm with an optional plain yogurt for dipping.
Notes
- These potatoes are spicy. If you aren't a huge fan of spice you will want to omit the cayenne pepper or use 1/4 teaspoon to start.
- This dish also has a good lemon flavor to it. If you like less lemon I suggest just using the juice of half a lemon.
- You can substitute the cilantro with fresh curly or Italian parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 787mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg