Cilantro and Garlic Potatoes

45 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“A yummy Lebanese way of serving potatoes. These go great with chicken or meat.” - by LEBANESE

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
4 large potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add potatoes, and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. After draining the potatoes, add them to the skillet along with the cumin, lemon juice and salt. Stir to coat the potatoes, and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
250 cal
13%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Carbs
33.4 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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K Halbert

Mar. 10, 2007

"Enjoyed these potatoes very much. Instead of deep frying potatoes, I baked them in the oven then added them to the skillet with cilantro and garlic mixture...." See more"

RALWATTAR

Nov. 22, 2007

"I am Syrian and my mom makes these potatoes all the time. To prevent the potatoes from getting soggy, let the potatoes drain and cool completely--that way they'll be dry and won't become soggy when y..." See moreou add them to sauce. We don't use cumin or lemon juice, but add just a little olive oil when cooking the garlic/cilantro mixture."

anelastar

Nov. 6, 2007

"i stink at frying in oil (and i dont care for the taste), so i baked my potatoes instead at 400 for 25 min. then continued with the recipe. perfect! my two favorite flavors in one dish--could it be..." See more anymore delicious?"

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