This roasted potato appetizer recipe is spiked with southwestern spices and served alongside a healthy roasted red pepper jalapeño dip. Thank you to the Little Potato Co. for helping me to share this recipe with you.
When there's a lot of candy in the house - and we always have more than our fair share after Easter - I start cruising the fridge for something good to eat. Anything that will keep my hands out of the jelly beans and chocolate. As you may have seen on Instagram, we have enough of the really good stuff to keep even the most ardent chocoholic happy for months.
When our chocolate coffers are full, I need something really good in the healthy, savory category to satisfy my taste buds.
Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites, Curry Spiced Nuts and Asparagus Hummus are all regulars around here when I need something extra-special in the taste department to keep the sugar cravings at bay.
This time around, I decided to make something with my favorite Creamer potatoes from The Little Potato Co. And I just couldn't resist using this gorgeous varietal, Chilean Splash. I mean, just look at those colors! They have the telltale creaminess and slight natural sweetness of other Creamer potatoes, and are incredibly versatile. Microwave, steam, roast or grill - you name it, they can take it.
We always focus on healthy food around here, but since March is Nutrition Month, I am even more aware of the benefits of Creamer potatoes, such as fiber, Vitamin C, potassium and iron. One serving contains 12% of the recommended daily allowance of fiber and 6% of your recommended Vitamin C. On top of all of that, they are naturally gluten free!
For the potatoes, just toss them with olive oil and an easy blend of the southwestern spices, then roast until golden brown. And the dip? Just toss all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Vegan, gluten free, quick and so tasty!
Bring on the potatoes and healthy dip. Easter candy forgotten!
Other recipes with Creamer potatoes:
Cookin' Canuck's Italian Turkey, Potato & Zucchini Meatloaf
Cookin' Canuck's Roasted Potatoes & Onions with Blue Cheese
The Cookie Writer's Shish Kabobs in the Oven (Chicken & Tofu Varietals)
Cocoa Bean, The Vegetable's Biryani Potatoes & Poached Eggs
Printable Recipe
Southwestern Potato Wedges Recipe with Red Pepper Jalapeño Dip
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound Little Potato Co. Chilean Splash Creamer potatoes
- 1 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
The Dip:
- 2 roasted red bell peppers see How to: Roast a Bell Pepper
- ¾ jalapeno pepper seeds removed, minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ lime juiced
- 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Cut each potato into 4 to 6 wedges, depending on the size of potato.
- In a medium bowl, toss the potato wedges with the olive oil.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Sprinkle over the potatoes and toss to coat.
- Roasted until the potatoes are golden brown and slightly crisp, stirring once or twice, about 35 minutes.
- Serve with the dip.
The Dip:
- Place the roasted peppers, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and salt into the bowl of a food processor.
- Puree until smooth.
Notes
Nutrition
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Michelle Gunnell
Mmm, these sound so yummy! And those potatoes are so pretty!
I may have to try this with with the sweet potatoes I already have on hand - I'm sure it will be delicious! 🙂
froutakia
Its a very interesting article..thank you very much!
Barb
Making this dip soon! Recently when I've been doing roasted veggies, I combine the oil & spices in a small bowl, whisk together, then pour over mixed veggies in large bowl and it seems help get the spices more evenly distributed. We love roasted veggies!
Kathryn R
My men will love this. Thanks for sharing
Beth
Anything resembling french fries are my weakness! Wedges are definitely in that family!!!
Sabrina
Everyone in my family loves potato wedges! This is a great recipe for making them at home!
Megan {Country Cleaver}
I love little Potatoes!! And these flavors!?! Yum!!
MaryBeth
These potatoes look delicious! I would love to try them! 🙂
Barbara Schieving
I'll have to look for these potatoes next time I'm at the store. My boys would loves these.
Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie
Those potato wedges look great and that dip sounds amazing
Rachel Matthews
Dara, those look amazing! I adore southwestern potatoes, and combined with that dip! YUMMY. I absolutely love this recipe <3
Judy
Have not seen this brand of potatoes in my grocery store. Will be on the lookout for them. Love your recipes!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
These could not look more delicious if you tried Dara!!! I can't wait for you to cook for me next month!
Aimee@shugarysweets
Oh my gosh these are the cutest potatoes ever!!! And that dip sounds fantastic.
heidi @foodiecrush
I'm digging that dip and those creamers look like perfect dippers for it!
Deb
I love The Little Potato Co. However, my supermarket caries them sparingly 🙁 Thank you for this recipe, can''t wait to make it
Lisa
I love the little potato company. I have 1/2 a bag of tiny creamer potatoes ready to use. We love them boiled, smashed and roasted until crispy. Thanks for the recipe. I love the dip.
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
You have done it again!! I have been trying to find that varietal in my stores! This recipe is so similar to the one my dad always makes (except he does not pair it with that awesome dip!!) Oh, and he also deep frys his, lol. PS. Thanks for all the love with my potato recipes 🙂
Stephanie
That dip looks amazing! I bet it's perfect with the potatoes!
Justine | Cooking and Beer
Gahhhh...you are always making me sooo hungry! I could dip just about anything into that jalapeno dip! Looks great!