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A traditional Middle Eastern dish combining tender boiled eggs and potatoes, seasoned with aromatic spices, creating a hearty and flavorful meal known as 'Batata w Beid'.
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Boiled Potatoes and Eggs (Batata w Bayd)

This Boiled Potatoes and Eggs (Batata w Beid) recipe is a quick and healthy meal with minimal effort and a few ingredients. Give it a go!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: batata w beid, boiled potatoes and eggs
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes peeled
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 eggs large
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • mint for garnish

Instructions

  • First, in a large pot boil peeled potatoes for about 20 minutes or until fork tender.
  • Next, in a small pot boil 4 eggs for about 8 minutes or until fully cooked and the yolk is cooked solid.
  • Then, drain the potatoes then mash inside the pot or in a large bowl. Then peel the eggs and cube them but slicing them in half or into 3 parts, then slicing them into cubes.
  • After that, add the cubed potatoes to the mashed potatoes then add the cumin, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and mix well. You can add more cumin or salt to taste.
  • Finally, plate the eggs and potatoes. You can drizzle more olive oil if needed. Enjoy with a fork or with pita bread, mint and radish.

Notes

Tip 1: Olive oil is what gives this dish a great taste. Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for best results.
Tip 2: If you don't have russet potatoes, you can use Yukon or all purpose potatoes.
Tip 3: Don't over boil your potatoes because if you do, they will fall apart and become watery.
Tip 4: Avoid picking potatoes that are turning green or potatoes that have started to sprout.
Tip 5: If you're boiling the potatoes whole, look for ones that are similar in size so they cook at the same rate.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg