Description
Canned Mini Potatoes with Herbs & Pepper is a quick and flavorful side dish where tender canned potatoes are sautéed with olive oil, garlic, sweet red bell pepper, and aromatic herbs for a simple yet delicious meal-ready accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 g) mini whole potatoes, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain the canned mini potatoes and rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- If the potatoes are large, cut them in half so they cook evenly and absorb the seasoning better.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the drained potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start turning golden.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are coated with herbs and lightly crisp.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Dry the potatoes well before cooking to help them crisp better.
- Handle canned potatoes gently while stirring to prevent them from breaking apart.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a brighter flavor.
- You can include onions, mushrooms, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, replace one tablespoon of olive oil with butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
