Best 5 Patatas A La Pobre Poor Mans Potatoes Recipes

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Patatas a la Pobre, also known as "Poor Man's Potatoes", is a traditional Spanish dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the humble potato in all its glory. With a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can create a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a comforting dish to serve on a special occasion, this recipe is sure to impress.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

POOR MAN'S POTATOES "PAPAS A LO POBRE"



Poor Man's Potatoes

One of our favorite Malaga style potato recipes has to be papas a lo pobre! Similar to the home fries we grew up eating at brunch in the United States, these thinly sliced potatoes are cooked with onion and green pepper to give it flavor.

Provided by Lauren Aloise

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-6 medium sized potatoes
2 onions
2 green peppers
3 cloves of garlic
olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and peel your potatoes and chop them into thin slices.
  • Chop up the onions, green peppers, and garlic
  • In a large skillet add a good amount of olive oil and cook the potatoes over low heat until they begin to soften. Make sure to continue moving the potatoes carefully so they don't fry.
  • When you see that the potatoes begin to soften, add the green peppers, onions and garlic
  • Continue cooking until the potatoes, peppers and onions are all very soft.
  • Drain the excess olive oil
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve and enjoy as a side dish!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.36 kcal, Carbohydrate 45.89 g, Protein 5.57 g, Fat 3.86 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 89.9 mg, Fiber 6.63 g, Sugar 5.45 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH "POOR MAN'S POTATOES" - PATATAS A LO POBRE



Spanish

Patatas a lo Pobre which in English means poor man's potatoes is one of the most popular Spanish dishes. This dish has its origins in the southern region of Spain, particularly in a city called Granada. As you can see by its name, they are called "Poor man's potatoes" or "Poor style potatoes", because it used to be a dish eaten only by the peasantry during famine times, mostly due to the fact that the ingredients were easy to find.

Provided by Paulina

Categories     Vegetable Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 Potatoes (about 1kg)
1 onion
1 garlic clove
Salt (to taste)
Olive oil
2 green or red peppers

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the potatoes in round slices. Do the same thing with the onion (and the peppers if you added them), you can cut the vegetables in the shape that you prefer.
  • Pour some olive oil on a large pan, enough oil to cover most of the vegetables. Place the Potatoes on the cold oil and let them reach a hot temperature together.
  • Cook the vegetables until they reach a confit consistency, approximately 15 minutes on low heat plus 5 to 10 more on medium heat. Halfway through the cooking add the onions and red/green peppers.
  • After cooking them on the oil you can toast them on a pan (without oil) with minced garlic and a little bit of salt, just for 5 minutes so it reaches a more crunchy texture.
  • Serve them hot as a garnish or as a main course!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 19 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 8.5 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3.1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 318 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar

POOR MAN´S POTATOES - PATATAS A LO POBRE



Poor Man´s Potatoes - Patatas a lo Pobre image

Provided by Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Yukon Gold Potatoes
1 Brown Onion
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic
Fresh Parsley
Sea Salt

Steps:

  • Grab a medium to large sized frying pan and turn the fire to a medium-high heat
  • Add 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil to the pan
  • Leaving the skin on, cut the potatoes in about 1/4 inch thick circular slices
  • Once hot, season the olive oil in the pan with sea salt and add the sliced potatoes to the pan
  • Grab another frying pan, small to medium in size and turn fire to a medium heat
  • Add the remainder 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil to the pan
  • Peel the onion, cut in half, and cut in thin slices
  • Cut the green and red bell peper in thin slices
  • Peel and add the 2 cloves of garlic to the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute
  • Add the onion and bell peppers to the pan and mix together
  • Go back to the pan with the potatoes and turn them as needed to cook all the way through
  • Once your potatoes are cooked all the way through, turn the fire off, and put them on a plate with a paper towel to drain the oil and season with sea salt
  • Add the potatoes to a shallow bowl
  • Continue to cook the onion and bell peppers until tender and turn the fire off once they are done
  • Add the onions and bell peppers on top of the potatoes, season with sea salt, and mix everything together
  • Sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley on top
  • Enjoy!

PATATAS A LA POBRE (POOR MAN'S POTATOES)



Patatas a La Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes) image

Spanish recipe from the Alpujarras. This is the most authentic version I know and is similar to the version served in the mountain restaurant where we like to take our visitors. Genuine patatas a la pobre does not contain meat but we often add beaten eggs to the drained patatas and cook some more, stirring until the eggs are set (scrambled eggs in UK, shirred I think in US)

Provided by Englishveggie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large potatoes, medium sliced (soak them in water for about 20 minutes to get rid of the starch and then drain and pat dry with a c)
1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped or cut into thick strips (could use red pepper but is not authentic)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped (more if you like garlic)
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1/2 liter olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan (I use a non stick wok).
  • Add the potatoes and some salt and fry on a high heat for 5 minutes, turning the potatoes in the oil, and then turn the heat down very low.
  • Cover the pan and continue gently frying the potatoes for 10 minutes.
  • Add the green pepper, garlic and onion and give everything a good stir.
  • Cover the pan again and leave to fry gently for another 10 minutes. Check from time to time to make sure that it's not sticking too much to the bottom of the pan.
  • At the end of 10 minutes look to see whether the potatoes are cooked and taste for salt, add some more if necessary.
  • The potatoes need to be soft but with some of them a bit crispier to add to the flavour. If the potatoes are not fully cooked, put the lid back on and leave on the heat for another 5 minutes or so.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oil with a slotted spoon and serve.
  • If you want to add eggs, drain the oil from the pan, leaving the veggies and turn the heat up a little higher.
  • Add one beaten egg per person and cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked to your taste.
  • Prep time includes 20 mins soaking.

PATATAS A LO POBRE - POTATOES WITH ONION AND PARSLEY - SPAIN



Patatas a Lo Pobre - Potatoes With Onion and Parsley - Spain image

This recipe is submitted for play in ZWT8 - Spain. It was found at Easy Spanish Recipes.com. This dish is an easy to make classic Spanish potato recipe, roughly translated, this means "poor man's potatoes." It is commonly served as a tapas or as a side dish with meat and fish.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs potatoes, peeled
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into rough slices about 1/8 to 1/4" in width.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Now add the potatoes and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally until the potatoes are done.
  • Be careful not to cook on very high heat as this will brown the potatoes and it is also important not to overcook the potatoes as they will be soft and mushy.
  • When done, remove from the heat and strain off the extra oil.
  • Put into a bowl and toss with the parsley, add salt and pepper to your taste and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use a large, heavy skillet for even cooking.
  • Slice the potatoes thin and evenly so they cook at the same rate.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet; cook the potatoes in batches if necessary.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet when the oil is hot, but not smoking.
  • Cook the potatoes for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Season the potatoes with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the potatoes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Patatas a la pobre, or poor man's potatoes, is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The crispy potatoes are seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. This dish is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it is also a budget-friendly option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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