
Spring Solanaceae Salad
The family Solanaceae, also known as nightshades, is a large family of plants that contain various alkaloids, some of which are harmless (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers) and others which are used as pharmaceuticals because of their psychotropic effects—think Jimson weed and belladonna. This salad won’t make anyone high, but it will bring joy and a little warmth to your psyche and your tongue.
Servings 6 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into uniform chunks
- 1 pint whole cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped I’itoi (or spring) onions
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 crushed chiltepins
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°. In a roasting pan, toss the potato chunks, tomatoes and onions with the olive oil. Sprinkle with crushed chiltepins. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven, cool and serve at room temperature.





