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Patatas bravas

Name: Patatas bravas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 small finely diced Onion; 2 cloves chopped Garlic; 225 g Tinned Tomatos; 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree; 2 teaspoon Paprika; Pinch Chilli Powder; Pinch Sugar; Chopped Parsley; 900 g Potatoes; 2 tbsp Olive Oil

A classic Spanish vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

612

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Origin

Categorized as Spanish Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/patatas-bravas-0

Ingredients

3 tablespoonsOlive Oil
1 small finely dicedOnion
2 cloves choppedGarlic
225 gTinned Tomatos
1 tablespoonTomato Puree
2 teaspoonPaprika
PinchChilli Powder
PinchSugar
ChoppedParsley
900 gPotatoes
2 tbspOlive Oil

Instructions

01
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.
02
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden. Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.