Llapingachos Ecuatorianos (Ecuadorean Potato-and-Cheese Patties)

Name: Llapingachos Ecuatorianos (Ecuadorean Potato-and-Cheese Patties)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 567 grams medium peeled baking potatoes, quartered (about; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps minced green onions; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 43 grams tablespoons shredded queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 118 milliliters julienne-cut red onion; 177 milliliters diced tomato

Llapingachos Ecuatorianos (Ecuadorean Potato-and-Cheese Patties) might be a good recipe to expand your side dish collection. This gluten free and vegetarian recipe serves 6. One serving contains 131 calories, 4g of protein, and 5g of fat. Head to the store and pick up monterey jack cheese, pepper, green onions, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and potatoes in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender.

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Potato

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Drain, and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Cool.

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Potato

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Potato Masher

Add cheese, green onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to potato mixture, stirring well. Divide potato mixture into 6 balls (about 1/2 cup per ball). Flatten balls into 1/2-inch-thick patties (about 3-inch diameter).

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Green Onions

Cheese

Pepper

Potato

Salt

Place on a baking sheet; cover and refrigerate 20 minutes or until firm.

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Baking Sheet

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Place potato-and-cheese patties in pan; cook 5 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Turn patties; cook 3 minutes. Top patties with tomato and red onion.

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Red Onion