Patatas Bravas
Patatas bravas means “fierce potatoes,” and hot smoked Spanish paprika gives the sauce for these roasted spuds an addictive bite. Spoon the sauce over the potatoes, or serve in a bowl along with toothpicks for dunking the potato wedges.
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Patatas bravas means “fierce potatoes,” and hot smoked Spanish paprika gives the sauce for these roasted spuds an addictive bite. Spoon the sauce over the potatoes, or serve in a bowl along with toothpicks for dunking the potato wedges.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. red potatoes, cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
- 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 3 tsp. minced garlic, divided
- 1 tsp. hot smoked paprika, or more to taste
- 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 2 Tbs. oil on large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, if desired; cover tightly with foil; and roast 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue roasting 12 minutes, or until potatoes are golden on bottom. Carefully turn potatoes, and roast 8 minutes more, or until browned. Sprinkle 1 tsp. garlic over potatoes, and transfer to serving dish.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining 2 tsp. garlic, and sauté 30 seconds, or until just fragrant.
Add paprika, sauté 10 seconds, then stir in tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired, and simmer
10 minutes. Serve potatoes with sauce.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 172
- Carbohydrate Content 23 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 7 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 49 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g