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Spicy Lebanese Potatoes

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Spicy Lebanese potatoes, traditionally known as “batata harra” are roasted until crispy then tossed in a fragrant sauce made with garlic, cilantro, cayenne and lemon. The most versatile side dish recipe! 

Spicy Lebanese Potatoes

Whenever I find myself stuck in a side dish rut, I look to my heritage for flavor inspiration. These Spicy Lebanese Potatoes, better know as “batata harra” are not only full of lemony garlic flavor but they couldn’t be easier to make! 

We happened to have a bag of Blushing Belle Little Potato Company creamers on hand but any variety will work. To start, simply halve them then roast with olive oil and salt until crispy.

When the potatoes come out of the oven, you toss them in the spicy Lebanese sauce made with cilantro, garlic, cayenne and lemon. YUM right??

We love eating these potatoes with shish tawook chicken, beef shawarma or Greek lamb chops but it would be delicious with anything from salmon to pork tenderloin to meatloaf.

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Spicy Lebanese Potatoes Recipe

Spicy Lebanese Roasted Potatoes

4.75 stars average
Spicy Lebanese potatoes, traditionally known as “batata harra” are roasted until crispy then tossed in a fragrant sauce made with garlic, cilantro, lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serves4
CourseMain Dish
Calories194

Ingredients
 
 

  • 24 Blushing Belle or other Little Potato Company variety of creamers halved
  • 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
Spicy Lebanese Sauce

Instructions
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. 
  2. Spread on baking sheet in a single layer and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast until crispy, about 20 minutes.
  3. About 5 minutes before the potatoes are done roasting, prepare the Spicy Lebanese Sauce. Begin the sauce by heating olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. 
  4. Add the garlic and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the cayenne, cilantro and lemon juice and cook for another 30 seconds; remove from heat and pour sauce over the roasted potatoes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 23.5gProtein: 3gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.7gSodium: 582mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.2g

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7 responses to “Spicy Lebanese Potatoes”

  1. Lauren Avatar
    Lauren

    These taste JUST like my favorite potatoes from my favorite Lebanese restaurant, Open Sesame, that I now live far away from. These are SO GOOD and so simple. I could eat these every week forever and be happy. Forever grateful I can make these for myself now.

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      While I’m sorry you don’t live near that restaurant anymore, I’m glad my recipe is a good substitute!

  2. Gina @Running to the Kitchen Avatar
    Gina @Running to the Kitchen

    What a delicious side dish! YUM!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      Thank you!! So Good!

  3. Matt Avatar
    Matt

    This is the kind of side dish that would disappear in seconds in my home.

  4. naomi Avatar
    naomi

    This has all my favorite spices and flavors!

    1. Liz DellaCroce Avatar
      Liz DellaCroce

      They’re so flavorful!!