Roasted Spanish potatoes

Roasted Spanish potatoes is an easy oven-baked potato recipe with a simple tangy tomato sauce flavored with some basic seasonings. These potatoes are soft and fluffy in the center and have a crisp outer layer. They get ready in less than 40 minutes and taste amazing.

What goes in roasted Spanish potatoes?

To make this Spanish potato recipe, you need the following simple ingredients:

Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions

• Potatoes: Yukon golds are the best choice for this recipe but you can use russet potatoes or red potatoes too. Baby potatoes are fine too.
• Canned tomato sauce: Canned crushed tomatoes or passata can also be used in this recipe.
• Fresh cilantro or parsley: You can add any herb of your choice. My favorite herb is cilantro so I prefer using it.
• Garlic: Minced fresh garlic cloves will give you more flavor but garlic powder can be used too.
• Dried thyme: I have used dried thyme, feel free to use dried herbs of your choice like dried basil, oregano, or rosemary.
• Smoked paprika: You can use hot or sweet paprika depending upon your taste preference. A combination of both can be used too. It's okay to use any other red chili powder too. Pick depending on how much heat you want to add to these roasted potatoes.
• Cooking oil: I have used extra-virgin olive oil. Avocado oil or canola oil is fine too.

Other ingredient details and nutritional information are shared in the recipe card.

How to make (step-by-step instructions)?

Making Spanish oven-roasted potatoes is very simple. You just need to follow the easy steps shared below:

Steps 1 and 2: Prepare a sauce by mixing canned tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Keep the sauce aside.

Step 3: Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut into equal bite-size pieces. Put the potato cubes and sauce in a large bowl.

Step 4: Toss well.

Step 5: Spread the saucy potato cubes in a single layer on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (or, 400°F) for 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs of choice.

Your quick and easy Spanish roasted potatoes are ready to be served.

How to make these roasted potatoes spicy?

These potatoes are not very spicy, especially for Asians. So, if you love spicy food add any hot sauce or a hotter variety of red chili powder to the sauce mix.

Serving Spanish potatoes

These roasted potatoes can be served as a side dish or enjoyed as an appetizer too.

You can also stuff them in your wraps or add them to your buddha bowl.

They can also be added to a salad to make it more flavorful and filling.

Storing and reheating tips

Store the leftover Spanish potatoes in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will be fine for up to 3 days.

To reheat, microwave for about a minute or until heated evenly.

Or, spread the potatoes on a baking tray, cover with an aluminum sheet, and bake covered in a preheated oven at 200°C (or, 400°F) for around 10-15 minutes or until heated well.

Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions

• After washing the potatoes pat dry them with a clean kitchen towel to get rid of the excess moisture.
• Cut the potatoes into equal-sized pieces for even baking.
• You can add more herbs and seasonings of choice to the sauce. Create different versions by using different seasonings and sauces. Non-vegans may also add mayonnaise and shredded cheese to it.
• Toss the potato cubes well i.e. until the sauce evenly coats every piece.
• Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• For a more refreshing and tangy taste add lemon zest and lemon juice to the sauce.
• To get a richer tomato flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
• Don't skip smoked paprika as these potatoes get their unique taste from it. To increase the heat level of the dish, add a hot sauce of choice, hot paprika, or any other hot red chili powder.

More easy potato recipes from around the world

Looking for more easy potato recipes from around the world? Don't miss to check out the following links:

1. Easy potato curry
2. Moroccan potatoes
3. Baked potato wedges
4. Aloo ke gutke (Himalayan potato recipe)
5. Tandoori aloo
6. Aloo ka raita (vegetarian)
7. Simple potato soup
8. Pan fried rosemary potatoes
9. Spicy Indian potato salad
10. Potato sandwich
11. Armenian potato salad
12. Potato mushroom soup

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