Go Back
–+ servings
mashed potato cakes with lime and chilli peppers.
Print Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Potato Cakes

These easy homemade Potato Cakes are the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: James Wythe

Ingredients

  • 850 g white potatoes chopped into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 1 juice lime
  • 1 handful chopped coriander
  • 100 g precooked quinoa
  • Pinch salt & pepper
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 200C (390F). Roughly chop the potatoes (no peeling needed) into 2cm cubes.
  • Place in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 10-12 minutes (or until soft).
  • Meanwhile finely dice the red onion, crush the garlic, roughly chop the coriander and slice the lime in half.
  • Heat a non-stick pan with the olive oil, crushed garlic, diced onion, spices, fresh coriander, lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper and fry on a medium heat for 5 minutes until the onion softens (make sure to stir).
  • Drain the potatoes and run under a cold tap for a minute or so until they have cooled down before placing back in the pot you boiled them in and mash.
  • Now add the onion mixture, precooked quinoa and and pinch of salt & pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Finally, shape into cakes (roughly 6 large ones) and place onto a baking tray. Drizzle or spray with extra olive oil and place in the oven for 40 minutes making sure to turn them at the half way mark.

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a pan, the microwave, or an air fryer.
To Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Allow to defrost at room temperature before reheating.
Tip 1: If you don't want to bake these easy potato cakes, you could also fry them in a large skillet or frying pan or use the air fryer. If you do it in a skillet, be aware of the hot oil and have a paper towel-lined plate ready for them.
Tip 2: To save some cooking time, wait until you have mashed potatoes for dinner and make some extra. Use the leftovers to make these potato cakes the next day!
Tip 3: Once you've got this recipe down, get creative! You can add things like meats, cheese, mushrooms, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g