Patatas a lo Pobre (Poor Man's Potatoes) on a Tray
Thin potato slices roasted with green peppers, onion and plenty of garlic in good olive oil until silky inside and crisp at the edges. Tray baked rather than fried in the Spanish way.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.72 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 361kcal
- 45.6gcarbs
- 9.2gof which sugars
- 17.8gfat
- 5.2gsaturates
- 5.5gprotein
- 7.6gfibre
- 1.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Put the potatoes, peppers, onion and garlic into a large bowl with the oil and salt. Toss well with your hands so every slice is glossy.
- 2
Tip into a large roasting tin and spread out in a layer about 3 slices deep. Cover tightly with foil.
- 3
Bake for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender.
25 min - 4
Remove the foil, stir gently and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more, until the edges are golden and crisp.
22 min - 5
Sprinkle over the vinegar and parsley, toss once and serve hot. Good alongside grilled meat or eggs.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
