|
Baked Potatoes with Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Herbs |
| Preparation: 25 minutes |
| Cooking Time: 45 minutes |
| Ingredients (Serves 4) |
| 400 gr. (14 oz.) |
Potatoes, sliced. |
| 250 gr. (8.8 oz.) |
Onion, sliced into rings |
| 20 |
Kalamata olives, sliced in half |
| 1 |
Yellow bell pepper, sliced (red or orange bell peppers will do as well) |
| 450 gr. (1 pound) |
Organic ready cut diced tomatoes |
| 250 gr. (8.8 oz.) |
Queso Mexicano (Mexican fresh cheese), diced |
| 20 |
Sage leaves |
| 10 |
Lemon mint sprigs (leaves and bloom only) |
| 5 |
Rosemary sprigs |
| 2 Tsp. |
Caraway seeds |
| 2 Tsp. |
Flax seeds |
| 3 Tbs. |
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
| 1Tsp. |
Dried oregano, crushed |
| 3 |
Garlic cloves |
| • |
Sea salt and pepper to taste (advisable to freshly grind) |
| Preparation |
| • |
Put a layer of sliced potatoes in a non-stick baking pan with garlic and some olives. |
| • |
Grind sea salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with sage and lemon mint leaves and drizzle with EVOO. |
| • |
Add a layer of onions, a few more olives, sprinkle half caraway and fax seeds on top and drizzle with EVOO. |
| • |
Add a layer using the last potato slices and onion rings. |
| • |
Sprinkle remaining caraway and fax seeds, grind sea salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with sage and lemon mint leaves, add 3 rosemary sprig, and drizzle with EVOO. |
| • |
Add a layer of bell pepper, grind sea salt and pepper to taste, sprinkle with sage and lemon mint leaves, add remaining rosemary sprig, and drizzle with EVOO. |
| • |
Add diced tomatoes, dust with dried oregano, grind sea salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with remaining EVOO. |
| • |
Cover with silver foil and bake for 30 minutes in oven preheated at 200°C. (392°F.) |
| • |
Discard silver foil covering baking pan, add the cubed cheese and bake for another 15 minutes. |
|
Click on the images above to see larger pictures |
| Comments |
| • |
The citrus aroma of the lemon mint combined with the rich flavor of the other herbs and caraway seeds give this dish a pleasant flavor which pairs excellently with dry, mineral rch white wines. |
| Wine and Beverage Pairing |
| • |
Falanghina Pompeiano, with its minerality due to the lavic soil where the grapes were grown offers an excellent pairing. |
Vegetable Recipes
- Cauliflower and Green Tomato Stir Fry – January 1, 2011
- Sauté Spinach – December 28, 2010
- Brigit's Sautéed Plantains (Guatemalan Night) – December 17, 2010
- Brigit's Coleslaw (Guatemalan Night) – December 17, 2010
- Cardoons Gratin – December 7, 2010
- Sautéed Dandelion Greens – November 18, 2010
- Steamed Broccoli with Pine Nuts – November 13, 2010
- Thai Style Eggplant Slices – November 13, 2010
- Grilled Eggplant Slices – November 13, 2010
- Stuffed Bell Peppers – November 10, 2010
- Steamed Vegetables (for Cheese Fondue) – October 30, 2010
- Cauliflower, Asparagus and Mushroom Stew – October 6, 2010
- Mushroom and Vegetable Stew – September 29, 2010
- Brigit's Okra 'n Eggplant Jambalaya – September 11, 2010
- Brigit's String Beans, Potatoes and Tomatoes Stew with Onion and Fresh Basil – September 4, 2010
- Curry Potatoes and White Cabbage with Queso Fresco Casero – September 1, 2010
- Brigit's Steamed Broccoli and Mushrooms – August 28, 2010
- Friggione (Big Fry) – August 25, 2010
- Asparagus and Green Beans in EVOO and Balsamic Vinegar – August 19, 2010
- Baked Potatoes with Onions, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes and Herbs – August 17, 2010
- Organic Herb Vegetable Stew – August 12, 2010
- Fried Eggplant – August 12, 2010
- Peperonelli – July 28, 2010
- Grilled Lettuce and Sweet Mini Peppers – July 27, 2010
- Brigit's Balsamic Artichoke Vinaigrette with Herb Dip – June 21, 2010
- Steamed Vegetables – June 15, 2010
- Steamed Asparagus – June 15, 2010
Back to Top
|
| June 17, 2010 |
 |
4Lock: Use your iPhone everywhere safely |
|