A Roasted Potatoes Recipe With A Spanish Flavour

This roasted potatoes recipe is delicious and unusual.

They are very easy to prepare but the key ingredient is pimienton or hot Spanish smoked paprika. This is what gives the dish its delicious smoky and spicy flavour.

This recipe will make enough for four people as a side dish.

Ingredients:

800g/1lb 12oz potatoes

3 tablespoons of olive oil

4 garlic cloves, crushed

1 teaspoon of dried thyme

1 teaspoon of dried oregano

1 teaspoon of hot smoked paprika (pimienton)

½ teaspoon of salt

freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

2. Scrub the potatoes and cut them into chunks about 1 inch/2.5cm. There's no need to peel. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

3. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.

4. Pour the spice and herb mix over potatoes and stir well to coat.

5. Toss the potatoes into a roasting tray or heavy oven tray, put in the oven and roast for 35-45 minutes until cooked and golden brown. Stir halfway through the cooking time.

 

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