Portuguese Potatoes Recipe

Experience a fiery twist on classic baked potatoes! These Portuguese Piri-Piri Potatoes are gluten-free, bursting with flavor, and surprisingly easy to make. Tender potatoes are roasted to perfection, then tossed in a rich and spicy sauce made with piri-piri peppers, garlic, and aromatic herbs. A perfect side dish or a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 229.3 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for Portuguese Potatoes

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How to Make Portuguese Potatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or 375°F (190°C) for fan-forced oven.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Spread the potatoes in a single layer in a shallow baking dish.
  4. Roast for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned, flipping halfway through.
  5. While the potatoes roast, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens (about 5 minutes).
  7. Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
  8. Cook for 1 minute, until the tomatoes slightly soften.
  9. Pour in the gluten-free chicken stock and piri-piri sauce.
  10. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
  11. Remove the potatoes from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) or 325°F (160°C) for a fan-forced oven.
  12. Pour the piri-piri sauce evenly over the roasted potatoes.
  13. Return the potatoes to the oven and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is caramelized.
  14. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

5g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Portuguese Potatoes?

Portuguese Potatoes takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Portuguese Potatoes?

Portuguese Potatoes has approximately 229.3 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Portuguese Potatoes?

The key ingredients for Portuguese Potatoes are Potatoes, Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves, Onion, Tomatoes, Paprika. See the full list with measurements above.

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