Potatoes with zucchini taste better than meat! Easy and cheap recipe!
Oh yes 😋🥔🥒 this combo is simple, cheap, and seriously delicious — crispy potatoes + tender zucchini with garlic and spices. Here’s an easy full recipe you can use:
🥔🥒 Potatoes with Zucchini (Easy & Budget-Friendly Recipe)
⏱️ Time & Servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Servings: 3–4
📝 Ingredients
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled & cubed or sliced)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 3 tbsp cooking oil or olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (optional, sliced)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika or red chili powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs
- Optional: fresh coriander or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Potatoes
- Heat oil in a large frying pan.
- Add potatoes and cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until lightly golden and almost tender.
🧅 Step 2: Add Onion & Garlic
- Add sliced onion and garlic.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
🥒 Step 3: Add Zucchini & Spices
- Add zucchini slices.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Mix well.
🍳 Step 4: Final Cook
- Cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring gently.
- Let vegetables become slightly crispy and tender.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with yogurt dip or garlic sauce
- Eat with roti, naan, or bread
- Add a fried egg on top for extra protein 😋
💡 Variations
- 🧀 Add cheese in last 2 minutes
- 🌶️ Make it spicy with green chilies
- 🍳 Add scrambled eggs for a fuller meal
- 🥕 Mix in carrots or capsicum for color
