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

Need a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian side dish? Achiote-Potato Croquettes could be an outstanding recipe to try. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 7g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 240 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up yukon gold potatoes, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Achiote-Potato Croquettes, Potato Croquettes, and Potato Croquettes.

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

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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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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