CILANTRO AND GARLIC POTATOES

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A yummy Lebanese way of serving potatoes. These go great with chicken or meat.

Provided by LEBANESE

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
4 large potatoes, cubed
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt to taste

Steps:

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When the oil is hot, add potatoes, and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. After draining the potatoes, add them to the skillet along with the cumin, lemon juice and salt. Stir to coat the potatoes, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 16.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g