Mediterranean

Lebanese Potato and Egg Recipe (Batata Wa Bayd)

This Lebanese Potato and Egg Recipe, also known as Batata Wa Bayd, is a wonderful holiday side dish to serve with your meal.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Total40 min
  • Makes4 servings
  • Calories348
Lebanese Potato and Egg Recipe (Batata Wa Bayd)

Method

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and the garlic, salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Turn the heat down to medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes, only stirring every 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the potatoes in along with 1 tablespoon olive oil and continue to cook for about 15 more miutes or until the potatoes are soft and just becoming crispy.

  5. 5

    While the potatoes cook add the eggs In a medium mixing bowl.

  6. 6

    Mix together the eggs, cumin, oregano, paprika and crushed red pepper and whisk until the yolk and egg whites are thoroughly combined.

  7. 7

    Slowly add the eggs into the potatoes and cook. Continue to stir until the eggs are a desired consistency.

  8. 8

    Remove from heat and garnish with more crushed red pepper, fresh parsley and serve with pita bread.

Notes

Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat you can heat in a skillet or a microwave. Traditionally the Lebanese recipe uses waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold, but any type of potato works. I actually like russet potatoes because I can get their texture crispier when I saute them in the olive oil. When you sauté make sure to try them in a single layer with enough oil so they cook through. Try not to stir too much but let them get a crispy outer layer on each side. I find this dish to be best enjoyed right away but you can pre-cook the potatoes and then reheat them when you add the eggs in when you are ready to eat the dish.

Per serving

  • Carbs34 g
  • Protein11 g
  • Fat20 g
  • Fiber3 g

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