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Patatas a lo Pobre

Roughly translating to "poor man's potatoes," patatas a lo pobre likely get their name from the simple, inexpensive ingredients used in the recipe. The potatoes are sautéed with bell peppers and seasonings and are a common side dish with ham, chorizo, fried eggs, or grilled meats. 

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 2 green peppers, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Salt, to taste

Directions

  1. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil.
  2. Add potatoes, peppers, and bay leaf and sauté.
  3. As the potatoes begin to soften, add the garlic.
  4. Salt to taste and continue to sauté until potatoes are soft all the way through but not disintegrating.
  5. Serve hot.