Appetizer for 4
Simple Patatas Bravas
Roasted potatoes are covered with a simmered tomato, onion, garlic, and spice sauce for a warm Spanish-style appetizer.
Typical price
$3.98for 4 servings
$1.00 per serving$3.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: minimalistbaker.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.98 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Hot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lb yukon or red skin potatoes
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt
- 1 healthy pinch garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white or yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne or red pepper flake
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cans (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- vegan parmesan cheese
- fresh cilantro/parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F.
- Toss the potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sea salt, and garlic powder on a large baking sheet.
- Roast the potatoes for 30 to 35 minutes, turning them halfway, until browned and tender.
- Cook the onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, tomato paste, hot sauce, and water, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spoon the sauce over the potatoes and top with vegan parmesan and fresh cilantro or parsley.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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