Pan-fried potatoes and peppers are an exquisite side dish, typical of Calabrian cuisine, that pairs with a wide variety of main courses, enhanced by the intense flavor of this dish.
They are a tasty side dish perfect for accompanying meat and fish main courses, but also great to enjoy on their own.
For this preparation, the ingredients are cooked in extra virgin olive oil and served hot or cold.
We consider the different cooking times of the two vegetables and put the potato first so that it has time to soften properly.
The result is truly delicious and suitable for countless occasions. As I once read, regional recipes change in preparation and ingredients from family to family.
Moreover, if you are vegetarian, this can be a great main dish to vary your diet and experiment with new flavors.
In its versatility, this pan-fried pepper dish will also delight you with a simple slice of toasted bread.
And if you want to offer your guests something new, yet homely and traditional, try serving them as bruschetta for an appetizer.
Let’s see how to prepare an excellent dish.
In the final section, under tips, you’ll also find how to cook them in the oven or air fryer.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 248.51 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 29.43 (g) of which sugars 3.66 (g)
- Proteins 3.79 (g)
- Fat 14.44 (g) of which saturated 2.10 (g)of which unsaturated 0.17 (g)
- Fibers 4.64 (g)
- Sodium 495.68 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 150 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 yellow peppers
- 1.3 lbs potatoes
- 2 red peppers
- as needed extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Pan
- Vegetable Peeler
- Wooden Spoons
Steps
First, wash the peppers and potatoes.
Peel the potatoes.
Cut them into wedges.
Of the same size for even cooking.
Clean the peppers by removing the central part and all seeds, then cut them into strips about 2 inches long.
In a pan, start by cooking the potatoes with a splash of extra virgin olive oil.
After about 10 minutes of cooking, add the peppers and cook for another 10 minutes.
Check that the potatoes are soft; if they are not ready, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
Salt and serve this delicious side dish of potatoes and peppers!
Enjoy your meal.
Tips
You can also bake them at 350°F for about 25/30 minutes. Times may vary depending on the size of the potatoes and peppers.
Pour everything into the basket of your air fryer and drizzle with a bit of oil. Stir. Cook at 390°F for 20/25 minutes, shaking them halfway through cooking.
Potatoes and peppers should be consumed immediately, hot or at room temperature.
You can still store them in the fridge for 24 hours in a tightly closed airtight container.
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