Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra, or Lebanese Spicy Potatoes, is a vibrant side dish made by roasting golden potatoes until crispy and tossing them in a flavorful mix of garlic, cilantro, and crushed red pepper. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
8 medium gold potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper, divided
1 cup chopped cilantro, divided
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the cubed potatoes on the sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan. Add the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper, and half the chopped cilantro. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden. Remove from heat.
- Once the potatoes are roasted, toss them with the garlic-cilantro mixture.
- Sprinkle with the remaining crushed red pepper and fresh cilantro. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use parsley instead of cilantro if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, preheat the baking sheet before adding potatoes.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow even roasting.
- Can also be prepared by boiling or double frying for different textures.
- Best served immediately to maintain crispiness, but sauce can be made ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 133
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 168mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
