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Patatas bravas with fried eggs
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Patatas bravas with fried eggs

Crispy potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce with fried eggs on top. Cheap tapas for dinner.

Time 40 min
EffortMedium
Per portion£1.38
Calories421 kcal

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • White potatoes1 kg
  • Chopped tomatoes (tin)1 tin
  • Free-range eggs8 eggs
  • Brown onions100 g
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Lettuce1 lettuce

Also uses from the cupboard: vegetable oil, table salt, ground black pepper, paprika, chilli flakes. Missing any? You can add them to your shop on the shopping list.

Usually contains: Egg.

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Nutrition per adult portion
421
calories
21g
protein
49g
carbs
16g
fat
5g
fibre

Estimated from typical ingredient values, including a teaspoon of oil. Children's portions are smaller.

Method

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  1. Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Cut the potatoes into 2 cm cubes (no need to peel), toss on a large tray with 2 tablespoons of oil and salt, and roast for 35 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and golden.1 kg white potatoes
  2. Make the sauce. Finely chop the onion and garlic and fry in a tablespoon of oil over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of paprika and a pinch of chilli flakes, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until thick. Season.1 tin chopped tomatoes100 g brown onions3 cloves garlic
  3. When the potatoes are nearly ready, fry the eggs in a little oil over a medium heat for 3 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks still soft.8 eggs
  4. Pile the potatoes onto plates, spoon over the sauce and top with the eggs. Serve with the lettuce as a simple salad.1 lettuce
The trick that makes it

Blend the bravas sauce smooth and add a splash of vinegar for the authentic tangy kick.

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