Description
Deliciously spiced potatoes with a hint of lime and cilantro, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Potatoes (White or sweet potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika (Can substitute regular paprika)
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder (Mild option available)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Optional for heat)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Freshly squeezed recommended)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (Optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Start by scrubbing, peeling, and dicing your potatoes into uniform 1/2-inch cubes.
- Cook Potatoes: Heat a generous splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potato cubes in a single layer, stirring every 5 minutes for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix Spice Blend: In a separate bowl, combine salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Coat Potatoes: Once crispy, sprinkle the spice blend over the potatoes and stir gently to coat.
- Add Garlic: Toss in minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Finish with Lime: Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over the potatoes, and garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This recipe works well with both white and sweet potatoes, offering versatility in flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg