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Spanish Potatoes and Spinach

Spanish Potatoes and Spinach | Espinacas con Patatas

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 281 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes (peeled) 1 1/2 lbs / 700 grams
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 75 ml
  • 10 oz fresh bagged spinach 300 grams
  • 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the potatoes into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cm), then add the potatoes into a stockpot, all in a flat layer, and fill with water, just enough to cover the potatoes, then season generously with salt, add in the bay leaves, and heat with a high heat

  2. In the meantime, heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

  3. While the oil is heating, roughly chop the spinach

  4. Add the spinach into the hot fry pan (in batches) and mix together so it easily wilts

  5. Once all the spinach has been added and it's lightly wilted, turn off the heat, then season with salt & pepper and mix together, and then transfer the spinach into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath

  6. About 15 minutes after turning on the heat on the potatoes, they should be cooked al dente, you can always pierce them with a toothpick, and if it goes in but with some resistance, they are ready, drain the potatoes into a colander

  7. Heat the same fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

  8. After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic, and mix continuously

  9. Once the garlic is lightly sautéed, about 1 minute, add in the boiled potatoes and mix together, fry for 5 to 7 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly golden fried, then add in the spinach, paprika, cumin, and season with salt & pepper, and mix together until well mixed

  10. Serve warm, at room temperature, or even chilled, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Spanish Potatoes and Spinach | Espinacas con Patatas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Sodium 358mg16%
Potassium 973mg28%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 6901IU138%
Vitamin C 47mg57%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.