Mint Potato

Elevate your potato game with this vibrant and refreshing Mint Potato recipe, a perfect side dish or appetizer that’s bursting with bold flavors and aromatic spices. Tender baby potatoes are coated in a zesty, herbaceous mint-cilantro sauce, made with fresh green chilies, garlic, and a bright splash of lemon juice for a tangy kick. The recipe begins with boiling the potatoes to perfection, followed by a quick sauté in olive oil with fragrant cumin seeds for a delightful golden crust. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 35 minutes, is a seamless blend of comforting textures and refreshing notes. Serve it warm, garnished with extra mint leaves for an irresistible, crowd-pleasing addition to your table. Perfect for those looking for a gluten-free and vegetarian recipe with a flavorful twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Baby potatoes
• 30 grams Fresh mint leaves
• 10 grams Fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 units Green chilies
• 2 units Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 liter Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and place them in a pot. Add 1 liter of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the mint sauce. In a blender, combine fresh mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chilies, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend into a smooth paste. If needed, add a tablespoon of water to help the blending process.

Step 3

Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off (if desired) and cut them into halves if they are larger in size.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for about 30 seconds to release their aroma.

Step 5

Add the boiled potatoes to the skillet and sauté them for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they develop a light golden crust.

Step 6

Lower the heat and stir in the prepared mint sauce. Mix well to coat the potatoes evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring to marry the flavors.

Step 7

Sprinkle black pepper over the dish and adjust salt to taste.

Step 8

Remove from heat and serve the mint potato dish warm as a side or appetizer. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1658.6 grams (1658.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	685

Total Fat 29.30g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2435mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 101.00g	37%
Dietary Fiber 10.90g	39%
Total Sugars 7.30g
Protein 13.40g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 2522mg	54%

*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: 36.6%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 56.0%