Meal Kit
Romesco Potato Croquettes
with tomato and spinach orzo
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy
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Vegetarian

Chef
Rachel Post
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Yukon Potatoes
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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- ½ oz. Baby Spinach
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 1 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories1030
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Carbohydrates116g
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Net Carbs108g
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Fat52g
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Protein18g
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Sodium1760mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Medium Pots
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Potatoes
Peel and cut potatoes into large evenly-sized chunks.
Bring another medium pot with potato chunks covered by water to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, 14-18 minutes.Drain potatoes in a colander and return to pot. Set aside.While potatoes boil, coarsely chop spinach.Core tomatoes and coarsely chop. -
2 Start Orzo and Form Croquettes
Once water (in pot without potatoes) is boiling, add orzo and cook until al dente, 4-5 minutes.
Drain orzo in a wire-mesh strainer. Return to pot and stir in 1 tsp. olive oil. Cover and set aside.Add 1 Tbsp. roasted red pepper pesto (reserve remaining for aioli), Sriracha salt, and a pinch of pepper to pot with potatoes. Mash until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup panko (reserve remaining for topping) until combined. Place remaining panko on a plate.Form potato-panko mixture into four evenly-sized balls. Flatten balls to form evenly-sized disks. Place disks on plate with panko and flip until completely coated. -
3 Fry the Croquettes
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Carefully, add potato croquettes to hot pan and cook undisturbed until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer croquettes to a plate and season with a pinch of salt. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Finish the Orzo
Return pan used to cook croquettes to medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add tomatoes to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender, 2-3 minutes.
Add 1/4 cup water, mirepoix base, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir constantly, 1 minute.Stir in orzo, half the garlic aioli (reserve remaining for pesto aioli), garlic pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined and smooth.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Roasted Red Pepper Aioli and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine remaining garlic aioli, remaining roasted red pepper pesto, and 1 Tbsp. water until smooth.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping potato croquettes with aioli. Bon appétit!
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