Bay-scented potatoes (batatas com louro)
Try this delicious Bay-Scented Potatoes (Batatas com Louro) recipe featuring tender potatoes, fragrant bay leaves, and a blend of onions, garlic, paprika, and tomato puree. Perfectly seasoned with a rich buttery texture, it's an irresistible side dish for any meal!
- 11 Apr 2025
- Cook time 15 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 8 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Bay-scented potatoes, or 'batatas com louro', is a delectable Portuguese dish that combines the earthy flavors of potatoes with the aromatic essence of bay leaves. This recipe harmonizes simple ingredients like onions, garlic, and paprika with the richness of butter and olive oil to create a delightful side dish that can accompany any main course.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Finely chop the onions.
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the potato chunks to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the butter, oil, onions, and garlic.
- Stir in the bay leaves and paprika, making sure the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato puree to the skillet and stir well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add enough water to the skillet to just cover the potatoes.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove the bay leaves from the skillet.
- Stir the potatoes gently to ensure they are well-coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the bay-scented potatoes to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Tips:
- Slice the potatoes evenly to ensure they cook at the same rate.
- Use fresh bay leaves for a more pronounced flavor, but dried bay leaves also work well.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of paprika based on your preference for spice.
- If the potatoes start to stick to the pan, add a little water or broth to help them cook evenly without burning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for an extra touch of color and flavor.
Bay-scented potatoes are an easy yet flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire. The combination of tender potatoes, aromatic bay leaves, and a hint of spice from the paprika creates a comforting dish that's sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy this recipe as a side dish with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a hearty salad.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 170 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 160kcal | 8% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 3.02g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 24g | 7% |
| Fiber 3.42g | 9% |
| Sugar 2.83g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated 3.66g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 16mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 70ug | 8% |
| Choline 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 1.45mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 0.43mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B9 24ug | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 27mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E 0.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 3.67ug | 3% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 24mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.16mg | 18% |
| Iron, Fe 1.27mg | 12% |
| Magnesium, Mg 33mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 90mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 610mg | 18% |
| Selenium, Se 0.63ug | 1% |
| Sodium, Na 10mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.48mg | 4% |
| Water | |
| Water 130g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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