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Spicy potato salad (Batata Harra)

The Best spicy Potato Salad Recipe with a Middle Eastern touch. Spicy, crispy and perfect for any meal.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 151.6kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds potato , cut however you like but into equal size pieces.
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil.
  • 3 large garlic cloves about ½ Tablespoon.
  • 1-2 hot red chili peppers , about 1 Tablespoon more or less depending on your liking.
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika.
  • Salt to taste.
  • cup fresh cilantro , chopped.
  • ¼ cup lemon juice. Almost 1 lemon juiced.
  • Optional: green onions and feta cheese for garnishing.

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Boil potatoes for 10-13 minutes until almost done. Set aside then peel when cooled down.
  • In a large skillet, add two Tablespoons of olive oil and roast potatoes until golden brown, set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining Tablespoon of oil add garlic.
  • Add chopped chili peppers and sauté for about one minute.
  • Mix in potatoes, season with paprika, salt and lemon juice.
  • Finally add the cilantro and mix well then turn heat off.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions and feta cheese if desired.

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Notes

Some people add cumin and mint as well.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy potato salad (Batata Harra)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151.6 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Sodium 21.3mg1%
Potassium 530.2mg15%
Carbohydrates 20.3g7%
Fiber 3.3g14%
Sugar 1.6g2%
Protein 2.4g5%
Vitamin A 700IU14%
Vitamin C 60.9mg74%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 151.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.3g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 21.3mg | Potassium: 530.2mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 60.9mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.3mg