Patatas a lo pobre is a simple Andalusian side dish made with peeled and sliced potatoes, onions, red and green peppers, garlic, wine vinegar, and olive oil. The ingredients are fried in olive oil, and the pan is then covered with a lid in order for the vegetables to steam in their own juices.
The ingredients are stirred, then served immediately, ideally as an accompaniment to various meat dishes. The name of the dish means poor man’s potatoes, referring to the fact that patatas a lo pobre is a simple and inexpensive, yet extremely tasty meal.
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Berenjenas con miel, which translates as eggplants with honey, is one of the most popular dishes in Córdoba, and it is also found in other parts of Andalusia. The dish consists of slices or strips of eggplant that are battered and fried, and traditionally come served drizzled with honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
In Córdoba, the dish is usually served with thick and dark molasses, known as miel de caña. Because of the unusual combination of sweet and savory flavors, the origin of the dish is associated with Moorish influences in the region.
Espinacas con garbanzos is a nutritious Andalusian dish made with spinach and chickpeas as the main ingredients. There are many recipes and version of this vegetarian dish, but it is most commonly flavored with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, paprika, vinegar, and cumin.
Espinacas con garbanzos is served piping hot during the colder months in Spain, often with a wedge of fried bread on the side.
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Olla de San Antón is a Spanish stew originating from Granada. It's made with beans, rice, and pork. The meat usually consists of leftovers from the traditional pig slaughter which takes place around the time of Saint Anthony's Day celebration, so the dish is especially popular during the first weeks of February, when traditional Granadian restaurants serve it until they run out of ingredients.
It is believed that olla de San Antón (lit. St. Anthony's pot) can be traced back to the time of the Spanish Civil War.
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