Description
Tender potatoes with crisp edges, toasted cumin, warm spices, green peppers, and fresh cilantro come together in a bold and comforting skillet dish that works beautifully as a side or simple main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and place a large skillet over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the potato cubes to the boiling water and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until just fork-tender. Drain well and let them steam dry for a few minutes.
- Add the oil to the skillet. Stir in the cumin seeds and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced green bell pepper and jalapeño, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the drained potatoes to the skillet and sprinkle over the spice mixture. Toss gently to coat and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes are golden and lightly crisp.
- Turn off the heat, drizzle in the lemon juice, and add the chopped cilantro. Toss gently one last time.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Let the potatoes dry after parboiling so they crisp better in the skillet.
- Toast the cumin seeds first for deeper flavor.
- Adjust the heat by increasing or reducing the jalapeño and chili.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet or oven for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cumin potatoes, spicy potatoes, potato side dish, skillet potatoes, vegan potato recipe