Patatas a lo Pobre con Chorizo

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Patatas a lo Pobre con Chorizo is a rustic Spanish dish featuring thinly sliced potatoes slowly cooked in olive oil with onions and peppers, then topped with slices of spicy chorizo sausage. It originates from Andalusia in southern Spain, where it's a beloved tapas staple and hearty comfort food. The dish transforms simple, humble ingredients into something deeply flavorful through patient cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and contains significant fat from the olive oil and chorizo, with a moderate amount of protein from the sausage. It provides good amounts of potassium, vitamin C, and iron, with a rough calorie count of around 400-500 per serving depending on portion size and oil usage.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Potassium	750 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Zinc	2 mg

Per 1 plate (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish represents the Spanish philosophy of 'cocina de aprovechamiento' (cooking to make the most of what you have), turning basic pantry staples into a satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the slow-cooked potatoes retain more nutrients than frying, and the combination of plant-based and animal proteins creates a complete amino acid profile.