Brazilian Mushrooms and Potato Bake
Indulge in the vibrant and hearty flavors of Brazilian cuisine with this delightful Mushrooms and Potato Bake. This dish is not only a comforting ensemble of textures and flavors but also a celebration of the rustic charm of Brazilian cooking with a modern twist. Designed with simplicity in mind, this dish harmonizes the earthy taste of mushrooms with the velvety texture of potatoes. Perfect for a cozy, intimate dinner, this dish is suffused with the aromatic charm of Brazilian spices, bringing the vibrant essence of South America directly to your table.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes, approximately 400 grams
- 200 grams of mushrooms
- 2 beef steak tomatoes, approximately 250 grams
- 2 slices of crusty bread, approximately 100 grams
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 milliliters of water
Method
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Thinly slice the potatoes and mushrooms. Dice the tomatoes.
- In a large ovenproof dish, layer the potatoes, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Season each layer with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the layers.
- Add water to the dish, cover with foil, and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, tear the crusty bread into small pieces to create a crumble topping.
- Remove the foil and top the bake with the bread crumble. Bake for another 10 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Tips
- For a twist, add a teaspoon of cumin for a deeper, earthy flavor.
- Slice potatoes and mushrooms thinly for even cooking.
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Element | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 135 kcal, 564 kJ | 650 kcal, 2723 kJ |
| Fat | 5 g | 24 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 96 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 10 g |
| Protein | 3 g | 15 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 5 g |
