Spanish Spinach & Potatoes | A Classic Recipe from Andalucía Spain (2024)

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• 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
• 12baby red potatoes
• 1onion
• 8clovesgarlic
• 1 1/4tspsweet smoked Spanish paprika3 grams
• 3/4tspground cumin1.50 grams
• 2tomatoes
• 5ozfresh spinach150 grams
• pinchsea salt
• dashblack pepper
• handfulfresh parsley

1. Wash and pat dry the potatoes, then cut them in half to end up with bite-sized pieces, roughly chop the onion, thinly slice the garlic and finely grate the tomatoes

2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3. After 1 minute add in the onion and garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the paprika and cumin, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomato, mix together and simmer

4. Once the tomato has slightly thickened, about 3 minutes, add in the potatoes and season generously with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed, then add in enough cold water to just barely cover the potatoes, about 2 cups (475 ML), raise to a high heat and bring to a boil, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat

5. Meanwhile, roughly chop the spinach (wash and pat dry first if not using bagged spinach)

6. After 20 to 25 minutes and the potatoes are fully cooked through, just pierce with a toothpick to ensure they are done, add in the spinach, place the lid back on the pan and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from the heat

7. Gently mix everything together, then transfer into a large shallow bowl and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Spinach & Potatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Sodium 73mg3%

Potassium 1398mg40%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 4164IU83%

Vitamin C 41mg50%

Calcium 85mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.