Achiote-Potato Croquettes

Name: Achiote-Potato Croquettes
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons achiote paste, or smoked paprika; 473 milliliters arugula; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 limes, halved; 59 milliliters olive oil, divided; 118 milliliters finely minced onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 113 grams cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 680 grams Yukon gold potatoes, skins intact

Achiote-Potato Croquettes is a gluten free and vegetarian side dish. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 216 calories, 8g of protein, and 13g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. If you have achiote paste, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

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Put the potatoes in a heavy medium pot and cover with cold water. Stir in the salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until very tender, about 30 minutes.

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Potato

Water

Salt

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While the potatoes simmer, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

Potato

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Add the onions and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.

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Onion

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

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Garlic

Add the achiote paste or smoked paprika, if using, mix well until combined, and remove from the heat. Set aside.

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Smoked Paprika

Annatto Paste

Drain the potatoes, cool until able to handle, and peel. Mash them in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher.

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Add the mozzarella cheese and onion mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide the mixture into 8 balls and flatten them into 3-inch patties.

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Mozzarella

Salt And Pepper

Onion

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-heat until hot. Fry the croquettes in 2 batches, turning over once, until a crust forms.

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Olive Oil

Crust

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Drain on paper towels. Carefully transfer the croquettes to a platter. Top with the arugula and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Squeeze lime juice on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Lime Juice