Seafood paella
Vegetables, seafood and rice combine to create this colourful Spanish-style paella, which is simple to make and tastes great.
Patatas bravas
Try these crispy fluffy potatoes with a hint of smoky spice.
Meal type: Side dish, Snack, Starter
Serves: 4 (suitable for freezing)
Total time: 1 hour 0 minutes
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
- Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan, gas mark 6.
- Cut the potatoes into 3cm chunks, place in a large roasting dish drizzle with 2 tsp of the oil and sprinkle with 1 tsp paprika. Add 1 clove of garlic, toss with the potatoes and roast for 45 minutes until golden.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tsp oil in a small frying pan and fry the onion or shallots on a medium heat for 10 minutes until really soft and tender.
- Add the remaining clove of garlic and fry for 1 minute then add the tomatoes and the second teaspoon of paprika. Simmer on a medium heat for 15 minutes until the mixture has reduced to a thick sauce. Stir it through the potatoes and serve hot.
How we made it healthier
Unlike traditional recipes, our patatas bravas contain less sugar and have no added salt.
Nutritional Information
Each Portion Contains:
Energy
660kJ
156kcal
8%
Carbs
30g
-
Fibre
4.3g
14%
Fat
3.4g
Low
5%
Saturates
0.5g
Low
3%
Sugar
6g
Low
7%
Salt
0.01g
Low
0%
% = an adult's reference intake
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Ingredients
500g (1lb) potatoes, peeled
4 tsp olive oil
2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 small onion or 2 shallots, finely diced
400g (14oz) can chopped tomatoes
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