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    Home > Recipes > Side Dishes

    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes)

    Published: Oct 6, 2014 · Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes). Patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes) is a typical Spanish recipe and it's vegan. You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious recipe | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan #glutenfree

    This recipe is not light or healthy at all, but it's one of my favorite Spanish recipes and it's vegan (yay!). You only need 6 ingredients to make patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes): potatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and salt. As you can see, it's a really cheap dish.

    I usually make a lighter version, it's also delicious and much healthier. You only need to saute the green peppers, onion and garlic with a little bit of olive oil and then add the potatoes and water. Let the potatoes cook for about 15 minutes or until they're soft. I must admit the traditional version is more tasty, but I love both. You can add salt, but it's optional.

    Fried food is unhealthy, I know, and in my daily life I hardly ever fry, I prefer to eat raw fruits and vegetables or use other cooking methods, but sometimes I fry and when I do, I always use extra virgin olive oil and a pan, I never use a fryer.

    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes). Patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes) is a typical Spanish recipe and it's vegan. You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious recipe | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan #glutenfree

    This recipe is super easy, everybody can make patatas a lo pobre. You only need to fry the veggies in hot oil over medium-low heat, that's all! And it's ready in only 15 minutes. You can add more or less veggies, this recipe always works.

    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes). Patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes) is a typical Spanish recipe and it's vegan. You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious recipe | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan #glutenfree

    It's hard to eat vegan in Spain in some cities, but there are some dishes you can find in many restaurants, like patatas a lo pobre, although sometimes is made with egg too, so be careful! Salmorejo and gazpacho are also vegan Spanish dishes and they are so delectable.

    Spanish food is awesome (yeah, I know, I'm Spanish, what can I say), but most of the recipes aren't vegan, although there's not a problem for me, I veganize my favorite dishes, and they taste even better and are much healthier and also cruelty-free. I hope you like patatas a lo pobre, there are super easy to make and taste really amazing.

    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes). Patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes) is a typical Spanish recipe and it's vegan. You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious recipe | minimaleats.com #minimaleats #vegan #glutenfree

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    Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes)

    Patatas a lo pobre (poor man's potatoes) is a typical Spanish recipe and is vegan. You only need 6 ingredients to make this delicious recipe.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Spanish
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 2-3 potatoes
    • 1 onion
    • 1-2 green peppers
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • Salt to taste
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    Instructions

    • Peel the potatoes and wash them. Cut them in half lengthwise. Then, slice the potatoes in pieces approximately 3 mm or â…›" thick. Peel the onion and slice them. Julienne the green pepper and crush the garlic, but don't remove the skin.
    • Add the oil in a pan and when it's hot, you can add the veggies and the salt. Cook them about 15 or 20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft over medium-low heat.
    • Use the slotted spoon to remove the veggies from the oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to absorb excess cooking oil.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 25.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 298mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 3.1g
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    1. potato says

      September 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm

      5 stars
      I was wondering if the 1 cup of oil in the recipe was a typo. It seems like a lot of oil if we are not frying the potatoes. Please let me know as soon as possible!!!

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      • Adriana @ Simple Vegan Blog says

        October 17, 2022 at 10:47 am

        Hi! There is not typo 🙂

        Reply
    2. Annik Bernatchez says

      March 10, 2020 at 10:20 pm

      Looks delicious! What do you usually serve it with?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 11, 2020 at 9:27 am

        Hi Annik! Veggies (salads are so popular in Spain) and any source of protein (I love tofu and seitan). Have a nice day!

        Reply
    3. Debra Whitehouse says

      August 16, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      I made your vegan paella last night and it was fantastic! I am going to make the poor man's potatoes today. I love your recipes. Yummy.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 17, 2017 at 6:51 pm

        Hi Debra! Thanks a lot 🙂 I'm so glad you liked it and hope you enjoy the potatoes. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    4. Jo says

      October 07, 2015 at 4:53 pm

      Forgive me for probably missing something obvious 🙂 but I can't see where in the recipe you add the water, or how much?I am definitely trying this recipe asap once I hear back from you! Thank you

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      • Iosune says

        October 07, 2015 at 5:53 pm

        Hi Jo! You can make this recipe using water or oil, I used oil this time, but if you want to use water, you only need to sauté the green peppers, onion and garlic with a little bit of olive oil and then add the potatoes and some water. Let the potatoes cook for about 15 minutes or until they’re soft 🙂

        Reply
    5. Zarah says

      January 28, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      I really like your recipes, and your site is wonderfully airy, light and easy to navigate. Thank you for all the inspiration! (Also - it makes my dream to go to Spain feel a LOT more immediate! When I do, I might come back for pointers and a few phrases, to make sure I order vegan.;)) 😀

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 02, 2015 at 11:48 am

        Thanks Zarah! I hope you can visit Spain soon and eat delicious vegan meals 😀

        Reply
    6. jess says

      January 07, 2015 at 4:34 am

      Green peppers as in bell peppers or another kind?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        January 07, 2015 at 8:44 am

        Hi Jess! We use Italian peppers here in Spain, but you can use bell peppers too 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sandra says

      October 15, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      This is my dream dish! 🙂 Looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 17, 2014 at 12:08 pm

        Hi Sandra! Thanks a lot 🙂

        Reply

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