Budget Potato, Pea and Onion Skillet Cake with Creamy Paprika Sauce

Name: Budget Potato, Pea and Onion Skillet Cake with Creamy Paprika Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional casera
Ingredients: 1 lb 5 oz potatoes; 1 cup peas; 1 1/4 cups onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp water; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp parsley

An original, filling, low-cost recipe: a savory skillet cake made with cooked potatoes, peas, onion, and a touch of flour, browned until crisp outside and tender inside. It is served with a quick creamy yogurt and paprika sauce that adds flavor without increasing the budget.

20 minPrep

30 minCook

50 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g potatoes (peladas and cut diced)
120 g peas (fresh or congelados)
180 g onion (chopped fina)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
40 g all-purpose flour (for dar estructura)
1 unit egg (beaten)
50 g grated cheese (tipo semicurado or mozzarella)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
6 g salt (or to taste)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
4 g sweet paprika (divided)
1 g dried oregano
120 g plain yogurt (for the sauce)
30 ml water (for ajustar the sauce)
10 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
10 g parsley (chopped)

Nutrition facts

per serving

273 kcal

Calories

9.2 g

Protein

33.8 g

Carbs

11.2 g

Fat

4.3 g

Fiber

29.5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Place the potatoes in a pot with enough water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender but not falling apart. Drain well and roughly mash them in a large bowl.
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2. While the potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
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3. Stir the peas into the skillet with the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, just until heated through or slightly softened if frozen. Remove from the heat.
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4. Add the onion, garlic, and pea mixture to the mashed potatoes. Add the all-purpose flour, beaten egg, grated cheese, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, black pepper, dried oregano, and the remaining salt. Mix until you have a thick, even mixture.
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5. Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the mixture and press it with a spatula to form an even round cake.
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6. Cook the cake for 8 to 10 minutes on the first side, shaking the skillet from time to time to prevent sticking, until the base is deeply golden. Flip it using a plate or flat lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on the other side until firm and crisp.
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7. If you prefer to finish it in the oven, transfer the oven-safe skillet or the cake to a tray and bake for 10 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F after browning the first side.
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8. For the sauce, mix the plain yogurt, water, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, and chopped parsley in a bowl. Stir until smooth and lightly creamy.
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9. Serve the cake hot, cut into portions, with the creamy paprika sauce spooned over the top or on the side.

Chef tips

To keep the cake from breaking, let the bottom brown well before flipping. If the mixture feels too wet because of the potato type, add 1 extra tablespoon of flour. A 24 cm / 10-inch nonstick skillet also gives the best result.

Substitutions

You can swap the peas for corn or small cubes of cooked carrot. The yogurt can be replaced with sour cream or an unsweetened plant-based alternative, and the cheese with any affordable melting cheese you have on hand.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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