Fried Potatoes with Bell Peppers

Fried potatoes can be brightened by adding bell pepper, chili powder, and a couple of garlic cloves. The potato is soft, with a slight pungency and garlic aroma. And sweet peppers add color and juiciness to the dish.

Ingredients

• Potatoes – 500 g (4 pcs.)
• Bulgarian green pepper – 250 g (1 pcs.)
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Ground red hot pepper – 0.3 teaspoon
• Salt – 0.5 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil (for frying) – 2 tbsp
• Fresh basil (for serving) – 1 sprig

Directions

1. Prepare all ingredients.

   

2. Peel the potatoes, rinse and cut into thin slices (approx. 0.4 cm thick).
3. Then cut the potato slices into thin slices.
4. Transfer the potatoes to a sieve and rinse under running water to remove starch, then let the water drain.
5. Transfer the potatoes to a towel or paper towel and pat dry.
6. Rinse the bell peppers, peel them and cut into thin strips.
   Peel and chop the garlic.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds, until golden brown.
8. Put the potatoes in a skillet and fry, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, until half cooked and golden brown.
9. Add chopped peppers to the potatoes and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring gently.
10. Add salt and red pepper, stir and fry for another 3-4 minutes.
11. Fried potatoes with bell peppers are ready. Can be served immediately while hot.
12. These vegetables go well with fresh herbs like basil like mine, dill or parsley.
13. Appetizing fried vegetables that can be used as a side dish or as a main course.

    

14. Very fast and relatively budget!