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7 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

463
Calories
7g
Protein
26g
Fat
54g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes (e.g., russet or Yukon gold), peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper (optional)

Directions

1

Boil diced potatoes in salted water for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Drain and let them dry.

2

Heat oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

3

Add onions (and peppers if using), sauté until translucent.

4

Add the potatoes in a single layer. Let them brown undisturbed for 5–6 minutes.

5

Flip and cook the other sides until golden and crispy.

6

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve hot.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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