Heart-Healthy Patatas Bravas

Elevate your tapas game with this Heart-Healthy Patatas Bravas—an irresistible twist on the Spanish classic that’s packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe swaps out traditional frying for oven-roasted red potatoes, tossed with a smoky blend of paprika, cumin, and garlic for a perfectly crispy, golden exterior. The tangy homemade bravas sauce, made with puréed cherry tomatoes, red onion, aquafaba, and a hint of Tabasco, strikes the perfect balance of heat and zest without the saturated fats. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in under an hour, this plant-based, low-sodium delight is ideal as a nutritious side dish or a crowd-pleasing addition to a tapas spread. Transform your comfort food cravings with this heart-smart, flavor-packed recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 3 tablespoons Aquafaba
• 100 milliliters Low-sodium vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Wash and cut the red potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Ensure they are all roughly the same size to cook evenly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them halfway through the cooking time.

Step 5

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the bravas sauce. Purée the cherry tomatoes and half a red onion using a blender or food processor until smooth.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the tomato-onion purée and cook for 5-7 minutes, until it reduces slightly.

Step 7

Add lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, low-sodium vegetable broth, and aquafaba to the saucepan. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.

Step 9

Drizzle the bravas sauce generously over the baked potatoes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve the Heart-Healthy Patatas Bravas warm as a side dish or as part of a tapas spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1025.6 grams (1025.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	734

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.80g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1335mg	58%
Total Carbohydrate 111.20g	40%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 16.90g
Protein 14.80g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 7mg	41%
Potassium 3044mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 57.5%