Healthier Patatas Bravas
These patatas bravas are a healthy twist on the traditional dish using baked potatoes instead of fried and serving them with a homemade spicy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes (can be peeled or skin-on)
- 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
- 1 x 14 oz jar high-quality chopped tomatoes
- 1 pint fresh cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp raw honey
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- freshly chopped parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 425 degrees f. and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Carefully add in your chopped potatoes and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain really well, then transfer to the prepared baking tray.
- Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss then arrange in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until nicely crisp and golden.
To make your sauce:
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until it softens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for a minute longer.
- Stir in the jarred and freshly chopped tomatoes together with your chili flakes, paprika, balsamic, and honey.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 12-15 minutes, or until thickened a bit.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preferences.
- Arrange the potatoes into a bowl or a platter and spoon over the sauce or use your sauce as a dip on the side.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 498mg, Potassium: 1063mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 910IU, Vitamin C: 56mg, Calcium: 60mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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