Instant Pot Basque Potatoes—a simple but delicious potato recipe with garlic, parsley, carrots and onion.
Each week in 2020 I’m sharing a recipe inspired by one of the 50 states. (See all the state recipes I’ve covered so far.) Today’s recipe is inspired by The Silver State, Nevada.
When I think of Nevada I think of Las Vegas, of course. I think of gambling, entertainment, hot weather, Sierra Nevadas and desert. I think of driving through it to get to California. I think of the Comstock Lode.
Instant Pot Basque Potatoes
Today’s recipe is a Basque recipe. Why Basque you ask? According to Wikipedia, “Basques have been living in Northern Nevada for over a century and form a population of several thousand. Basque immigrants first came in the mid-1800s during the Gold Rush…The Basque-American culture is especially prominent in the town of Winnemucca. Basque immigrants to Winnemucca founded the Martin Hotel and the Winnemucca Hotel, both of which were associated with the Basque sheepherders.”
If you want to learn more read “How Basque Food Got to Northern Nevada.”
Today’s recipe for Instant Pot Basque Potatoes doesn’t seem fancy or over the top but it tastes, oh, so good! My family and I devoured these potatoes within seconds. The potatoes are pressure cooked for only 1 minute and then simmered without the lid for 10 more minutes to reduce the liquid and add lots of flavor. Make sure to add plenty of salt and pepper to taste. Potatoes seem to soak up salt. The smoked paprika adds a kick of flavor and we loved it!
More Instant Pot Potato Recipes…
Instant Pot Golden Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Breakfast Potatoes
Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes and Sausage
Instant Pot Basque Potatoes
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A simple but delicious potato recipe with garlic, parsley, carrots and onion.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp vegetable, olive or canola oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 4 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4–1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to the sauté setting. When the display says HOT add in the oil and swirl it around. Add in the onions and carrots. Sauté for about 4 minutes. Add in the garlic and parsley and sauté for 45 seconds. Cancel the sauté setting.
- Add in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot. Add in the potatoes.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 1 minute. When the time is up move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. Simmer without the lid for 10 minutes.
- Add plenty of salt and pepper to taste and stir in the smoked paprika.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Adapted from “Basque Cooking and Lore” by Darcy Williamson.
I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. Make in the 8 or 3 quart pot with no changes.
- Category: Side
- Method: Instant Pot
*Karen Petersen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
What a delicious and easy recipe! I dont like parsley, so used coriander stems instead and added a tablespoon of Mussaman Paste to the broth…. yummy!!
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That sounds awesome! I love that idea!
I believe the Basque population in Boise Idaho is larger than the one in Winnemucca. Boise is where they hold Jaialdi every 5 years and Basques come from all over the World.
Cool! I didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing.
These potatoes are incredible! Followed the recipe exactly, with russets I had on hand. The potatoes ended up so creamy, and just melted in your mouth. Anxious to try it with Yukon gold potatoes, but don’t know how they could be any better!
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I loved these too! They didn’t seem like they would be ask good as they were. But they surprised me!
Made this as a side with shredded bbq pork also made in the instantpot. Both were delicious!! For once I followed the directions to the letter and im so glad I did! These potatoes are really good! I do wish I’d used the 6 quart to make the potatoes instead of the 3. I think more of the liquid would’ve cooked off during the sauté afterwards. They were still great and we’ll be having them again soon!! And next time I’ll make them in the 6 quart. :). Thanks again for another great, well written easy to follow recipe!!
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Sounds like a perfect side dish for the pork! I’m so glad you liked it Maya!
I have an Instant Pot Aura Pro that has all of the functions except pressure cooker, have you tried making this any way other than in a pressure cooker? It’s sounds delicious.
I haven’t but I bet you could make it in the aura pro. I am not sure on times but give it a shot and let me know!
Hi Karen
Thanks so much for such a quick response I really appreciate it
Could you share “about” his much salt you start with?
I’d say a half teaspoon but I am a salt lover so maybe start with a quarter teaspoon.
Hi Karen Good Morning
I have used so many of your recipes and just LOVE THEM ALL
My pressure cooker has been acting up and keeps showing me the BURN signal and most time there is just a tiny bit of stuff stuck to the bottom.
Also was just curious do you do any Gluten Free Dishes as my daughter-in-law has celiac
Thanks Bunches
Sharon
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That’s a bummer about your Instant Pot! I don’t know why it would be acting up now??
As far as gluten free goes here are my GF recipes: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipes/?fwp_dietary_restrictions=gluten-free
Thank you for sharing! I cannot wait to try this recipe with my family. It sounds delicious and I am looking up your other recipies now! <3
Ahhh, thanks Chelle! I hope you like it.
Going to have to try this one, sounds delicious, and my hubby LOVES potatoes, so always looking for something other then masked or baked!
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I hope you enjoy it! We sure did!
These look great! BTW, the link in the email to see all the states didn’t seem to get me there. You must be leaving my state – VA – to the end. The best for last? ; ) Actually, growing up in MD, that counts too.
I will probably do Virginia next week! And Maryland was this one: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/instant-pot-crab-dip/
Yes, saw your Maryland recipe! : )
Oh good! Can I ask your opinion on doing ham for virginia?
I don’t eat pork (I knew a pig; they’re like dogs!) but it certainly would work! I guess an alternative is boiled peanuts, right? Or Brunswick stew which I believe started in VA and can be chicken or pork. Or something with apples. Or BBQ maybe.
Like in some other states, the regional differences can be big – southern VA vs. Appalachia vs. northern VA. You’ll knock it out of the park no matter what you choose.
Ahhh, thanks! I think I’ll do brunswick stew!
Oh, great (Brunswick stew). Looking forward to it since I’ve never had it!
Hi Karen,
This looks yummy & a little different twist on a potatoe dish.
Question? I have noticed that you are putting “scale” on your recipe cards. Do you think you could include 1/2 scale for us that want a smaller serving? It would really be great. I always make
1/2 of your recipes in my three qt mini, just my husband & me. Of course I can figure the recipe myself, but it sure would be neat just to see an already half size recipe.🙂
Thanks.
I wish the recipe card did this as well. The developer of the recipe card has been notified of this request and hopefully in the future that will be an option!
Karen, do you think us ‘1-2’ person households could help if we contacted the website developer to include a 1/2 scale card? I would contact them in a heartbeat if it meant not having to use my non-mathematical brain.
Btw, your Dad’s Creamy au gratin potatoes are the easiest and best au gratin recipe I tasted from Pinterest. Making these tomorrow and then your Disney Potatoes. Love me some taters! Thanks!
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Thanks for the reminder. I’m putting in another request!
What kind of potatoes did you use? This sounds delicious!
I used yellow but Russets would be great!
Could you make this with cauliflower? I am limiting my carbs just now. What would you change, if anything?
thanks,
Mary
Yes I would use cauliflower florets in the place of the cubed potatoes. Will be tasty!