Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)
Batata Harra is a Lebanese spicy potatoes side dish that's full of flavor. Easy to make and perfect to serve as part of a mezze or with grilled meat dishes!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 medium gold potatoes (peeled and cut into cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (divided)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro (divided)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the potatoes on the baking sheet in one layer, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and season with salt. Roast until the potatoes reach a golden brown color and crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan. Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper and half the cilantro. Sauté until the garlic is golden in color, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
Once the potatoes are roasted, transfer the garlic mixture on top of the potatoes and toss with the remaining cilantro and the red pepper flakes.
- 5
Serve hot or warm with a squeeze of lemon juice on top, if desired