In the vibrant culinary landscape of Argentina, the humble potato takes center stage in a delectable dish known as "papas con albahaca" or "potatoes with basil". This classic recipe, deeply rooted in traditional Argentine cuisine, embodies the harmonious fusion of simple ingredients, rustic charm, and captivating flavors. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect papas con albahaca, a dish that celebrates the essence of Argentine home cooking and delights the senses with its comforting warmth and aromatic allure.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
POTATO BASIL PUREE
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water and cook for exactly 15 seconds. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge the leaves into the ice water to set the bright green color. Drain and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in quarters. Add the potatoes to the same pot of boiling water and return to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain well, return to the saucepan, and steam over low heat until any remaining water evaporates.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half and Parmesan cheese until the cream simmers. Place the basil in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and puree. Add the hot cream mixture and process until smooth.
- With a handheld mixer with the beater attachment, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly add the hot basil cream, the salt, and pepper and beat until smooth. If the potatoes need to be reheated, cover and cook gently over low heat for a few minutes. Pour into a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and serve hot.
LEMON-BASIL POTATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 23m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the potatoes, chicken stock, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Add the lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of the basil. Toss well and garnish with the remaining chopped basil.
NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL
Categories Potato Side Sauté Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Basil Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pierce potatoes in several places with fork. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 25 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons basil, shallots and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until potatoes are golden brown and very tender, shaking skillet occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.
WHIPPED POTATOES WITH BASIL OIL
Provided by Bryan Miller
Categories easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut in 1-inch cubes. Boil in lightly salted water until tender. Drain and put in a bowl.
- Beat the potatoes slowly, using a hand mixer or the whip attachment of an upright mixer.
- Gradually add the hot milk. When milk is mixed in, slowly drizzle in olive oil, followed by melted butter, salt and pepper.
- To serve, drizzle basil oil over whipped potatoes, and garnish with cracked pepper and chives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 691, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 934 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
ROASTED POTATOES WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND GARLIC
Simple and light. The roasted tomato gives a light and tangy flavor which balances with the starchiness of the potatoes. Use a red or yellow potato for best flavor. Garlic, fresh basil, and a hint of rosemary add to the aroma. My girlfriend loves this as a side with chicken or pork.
Provided by MYAGIKUN
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In the prepared baking dish, toss the potatoes, tomatoes, basil, and garlic with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the rosemary.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
ROASTED POTATOES WITH LIME AND BASIL
Categories Citrus Herb Potato Side Roast Low Cal Wheat/Gluten-Free Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- In a baking dish large enough to hold potatoes in one layer toss them with oil and salt and pepper to taste. Roast potatoes in middle of oven until tender, about 15 minutes. In a bowl toss potatoes with basil and lime juice.
BASIL MASHED POTATOES
Make and share this Basil Mashed Potatoes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Divinemom5
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place potatoes and garlic in small stock pot,cover with water.
- Add 1 tsp of the salt and bring to boil over high heat.
- Cook until tender,about 25 minutes.
- Drain in colander.
- Place basil in bowl of food processor,process until finely chopped,with motor still running.
- Gradually add olive oil.
- Set aside.
- Mash potatoes and garlic using ricer or food mill (gives potatoes a better texture,but if you don't have either,just mash them the usual way!).
- Transfer to large bowl and add cream,basil-oil mixture,the remaining 1 tsp of salt,and pepper.
- Mix well.
- Serve Suggested wines:Cabernet Sauvignion or Pinot Noir.
NEW POTATOES WITH BASIL CREAM SAUCE
This is sooo tasty! Great way to use summers yield of fresh basil. I know I have trouble coming up with ways to use it other than the obvious and this recipe is a good way to do so. You can also just use sliced regular potatoes. This recipe originally came from a southern living cookbook
Provided by JanetB-KY
Categories Potato
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling salted water to cover until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Drain, cover and put aside to keep warm while you make the sauce.
- Combine wine and shallots in a large saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for one minute.
- Add whipping cream; return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in basil, salt and pepper; spoon sauce over potatoes and serve immediately.
CHIMICHURRI ROASTED POTATOES
These potatoes are a great side dish all year round. They stand up to grilled and roasted meats very well. Sometimes I add a chopped cherry pepper to the chimichurri to add a little heat and color.
Provided by JennCrippen
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Roasted Potato Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 420 degrees F (215 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cubed potatoes in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for at least 5 minutes.
- Drain water from potatoes and pat potatoes dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Return potatoes to the bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Transfer potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned on the bottom and edges, about 35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by combining parsley, basil, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir together and let sit while potatoes finish baking.
- Remove potatoes from the oven and transfer to a large serving bowl. Add chimichurri to hot potatoes and mix until covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 58.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
LEMON-BASIL ROASTED POTATOES
Two of my favorite ingredients, onion and garlic, make lemony herbed potatoes even more delicious. The versatile side dish will complement just about any main course.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 22-28 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Stir in onion and basil. Add roasted potatoes; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BASIL RED POTATOES
Tender red potatoes get a light coating of butter, wine and basil for a side that's just right almost any main dish. Bernadette Bennett - Waco, TX
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the water, potatoes and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh basil leaves. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
- If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Serve the potatoes with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese.
Conclusion:
This simple and flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy potatoes. The combination of potatoes, basil, and white wine creates a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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