Latin Potato Power Bowl Recipes

LATIN POTATO POWER BOWL

Steps:

• Brush the corn with 1 tbs olive oil and grill the over high heat 10-15 minutes, until golden with a few char marks on all side.
• Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• Line a baking sheet with foil.
• In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with the olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Spread 2 tbs of olive oil on the prepared baking sheet and allot it to heat in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until just smoking.
• Carefully, arrange potato wedges on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once, halfway through cook time.
• Meanwhile, line an additional baking sheet with foil.
• Toss the pork in 1 tbs oil and arrange in a flat layer on the sheet.
• Place on the bottom rack in the oven and cook until crispy, flipping once halfway through cook time.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 2 tbs olive oil.
• Place the sliced plantains in the oil and cook 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
• Remove and place over a paper towel to drain.
• Place each slice back in the oil for another 5-8 minutes, flipping once more.
• Remove from skillet and place over a fresh paper towel. Season with salt.
• Arrange the wedges in the bowl with the arugula.
• Remover the corn from the cob and divide into each bowl.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, black beans, crispy carnita pork, and fried plantains to each bowl.
• Serve with salsa verde and fresh guacamole on the side to mix in.

LATIN POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium size saucepan and add enough cold water to cover by 1 inch.Lightly salt and bring to a boil.Reduce to a moderate simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. drain.
• Cut potatoes in halve or quarters, depending on the size, so each piece is about 3/4 and inch.Place in a large bowl with green pepper,onion, manzinilla olives and cilantro.
• In a bowl, whisk oil,vinager,salt and pepper.Gently toss with potato mixture and let stand, covered at room temperature until cool.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.(I prefer chilled).