Pan-Seared Mojo Potatoes

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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup tightly packed cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large garlic clove, chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and potatoes; cook 6 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 6 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle potatoes with salt. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cilantro, and next 4 ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir into potatoes. Top with sour cream.
  3. Blue Cheese and Walnuts: Halve 1 pound fingerling potatoes lengthwise. Follow step 1 in base recipe. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 1/2 cup 2% milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour in a saucepan, stirring; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Add 1 ounce blue cheese. Cook 1 minute. Top potatoes with sauce, 2 tablespoons toasted chopped walnuts, and 2 teaspoons parsley. Serves 4 CALORIES 178; FAT 7g (sat 4g); SODIUM 279mg
  4. Spinach and Garlic: Halve 1 pound fingerling potatoes lengthwise. Follow step 1 in base recipe. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and 4 cups baby spinach leaves; cook 1 minute. Top with 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts and 1/2 ounce grated Asiago cheese. Serves 4 CALORIES 184; FAT 3g (sat 4g); SODIUM 239mg
  5. Quick Pickled Red Onions: Halve 1 pound fingerling potatoes lengthwise. Follow step 1 in base recipe. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 1/2 cup white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup sliced red onion. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain. Stir into potatoes. Top with 2 teaspoons parsley. Serves 4 CALORIES 144; FAT 2g (sat 5g); SODIUM 313mg

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

613 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.8g 28% DV
Total Fat 40g 51% DV
Carbs 59.8g 22% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 3.4g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9907.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1984.3mg 42% DV
Cholesterol 8.8mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 113.3mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 150mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 478.8mg 37% DV
Iron 14.4mg 80% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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