Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese Recipe

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Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Ancho Chiles and Dry Jack Cheese
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Directions:

  1. Place chiles in small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; chop. Transfer to mini processor; process to coarse puree (or finely chop chiles). Measure 1/4 cup puree and set aside (reserve any remaining puree for another use). DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Bring potatoes to boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 16 minutes. Drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  3. Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup chile puree and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add potatoes; stir to coat. Using back of wooden spoon, smash potatoes until largest pieces are about 1-inch cubes. Stir to heat through. Stir in cheese, 1/2 cup parsley, and cilantro. Transfer to bowl, sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley, and serve.
  4. *Available at many supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets nationwide.
  5. Ingredient Know-How: Dry Jack is Monterey Jack-style cheese that's been aged seven to ten months; it's full-flavored, firm, and perfect for grating. Dry Jack can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 365.3 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.98g 37%
Cholesterol 27.21mg 9%
Sodium 200.17mg 8%
Potassium 814.44mg 17%
Total Carbs 28.22g 9%
Sugars 2.02g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.45g 14%
Protein 10.59g 21%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 27%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 233mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.71 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.07g 37%
Cholesterol 12.57mg 9%
Sodium 92.45mg 8%
Potassium 376.14mg 17%
Total Carbs 13.03g 9%
Sugars 0.93g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.59g 14%
Protein 4.89g 21%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 27%
Iron 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 107.6mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.6
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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