Cena Fácil y Rica: Tortitas de Patatas con Bacon y Puerro en Sartén

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add 500 g of peeled and chopped potatoes.

Add 1 cup of water and cover with a plate.

Cook in the microwave for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the microwave power.

Cut 2 leeks in half and chop them.

In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil.

Add the leeks and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.

Cut 150 g of bacon into small pieces and add to the skillet.

Stir and cook for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Turn off the heat once cooked.

Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them.

Add the bacon and leek mixture to the mashed potatoes along with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix well until combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth but not sticky.

Add 1 egg and 25 g of breadcrumbs to the mixture, along with chopped parsley.

Mix until well combined.

In a skillet, add a bit of olive oil.

Take a portion of the mixture, form a ball, and flatten it slightly before placing it in the skillet.

Repeat to make more patties and cook over medium heat until golden brown.

Flip the patties and cook until golden brown on the other side.

Remove the patties to a plate and repeat the process until all the mixture is used up.

Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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