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