Description
Andalusian Marinated Potatoes, or Patatas Marinadas Granainas, are a traditional Spanish dish featuring tender potatoes coated in a smoky garlic and roasted red pepper marinade. Perfect as a tapa, appetizer, or side dish, this rustic recipe is packed with authentic Andalusian flavor.
Ingredients
2 1/4 lbs (1 kilogram) baby gold potatoes
8 cloves garlic, divided
1 jarred roasted red bell pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet smoked Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the potatoes and place them in a stockpot. Cover with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Cook the potatoes for about 25 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a toothpick.
- Meanwhile, prepare the marinade by combining 4 garlic cloves, roasted red pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mortar. Mash until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice and vegetable broth to the mortar and mix well.
- Transfer the cooked potatoes to a bowl of iced water and let them cool slightly.
- Peel the potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Pour the marinade over the potatoes and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in the same stockpot over medium heat.
- Add the remaining 4 cloves of roughly chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the marinated potatoes and any remaining marinade. Season with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- Gently simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and lightly coats the potatoes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Increase the smoked paprika slightly for a smokier flavor.
Sliced roasted onions can be added to the marinade for sweetness.
Olives make a great addition when serving as part of a tapas spread.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently with a splash of vegetable broth if needed.
Best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
