Beaten Potatoes (Portuguese Batatas a Murro)

Batatas a Murro is a traditional Portuguese dish where the potatoes are punched (murro) to create a rustic texture and enhance the flavors.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 5.

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Beaten Potatoes (Portuguese Batatas a Murro)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Roasting Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 4 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 4 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
3. Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking sheet.
4. Gently press down on each potato with the back of a fork to slightly flatten it.
5. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with sea salt.
6. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
7. In a small pan, heat the remaining olive oil and garlic cloves until fragrant.
8. Remove the potatoes from the oven and drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over them.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.