Peruvian Home Fries Recipe

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Peruvian Home Fries
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
872
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place a 10 skillet or saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add 1 tbls. oil, wait about 10 seconds, then swirl to coat pan. Turn heat up to medium high and add half the cooked potatoes, spreading them into a single layer in the hot oil. Let them cook without stirring 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle in 1/8 teaspoons salt and turn potatoes over, using a metal spatula. Spread them into a single layer again. Let them cook 5-8 more minutes, or until golden. Scrape from the bottom to loosen potatoes and toss them around in the pan. Cook for another few minutes, then move to a plate, scraping out and saving all the tasty brown tidbits from the bottom of the pan. Repeat this procedure with the remaining potatoes, using another tbls. of the oil and anohter 1/8 teaspoons salt.
  3. After cooking the potatoes, scrape out the pan, saving the scrapings, and wipe it out with a damp paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and when it is hot, add remaining tbsl. of oil You may also melt in a little butter. Wait 10 seconds, then swirl the pan. add the onion and saute over medium heat 5-8 minutes, or until it becomes very soft. Add the chiles and bell peppers, along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5-8 minutes.
  4. Return the potatoes to the pan and stir them into the onion mixutre, along with the garlic. Saute over medium heat for another 10-20 minutes, or until everything is done to your liking. Sprinkle in the cheese and lemon juice during the last few minutes of cooking, and if needed, adjust the salt.
  5. Serve hot or warm, with peanuts and minced cilantro or parsley, and with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
  6. Note:.
  7. If prepping the potatoes in advance, store them in fresh water in a tightly covered container in the fridge. Drain and dry completely before using.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 871.51 Kcal (3649 kJ)
Calories from fat 514.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.22g 88%
Cholesterol 43.3mg 14%
Sodium 899.17mg 37%
Potassium 1353.1mg 29%
Total Carbs 68.72g 23%
Sugars 16.83g 67%
Dietary Fiber 13g 52%
Protein 27.92g 56%
Vitamin C 62.8mg 105%
Vitamin A 3.9mg 130%
Iron 24.2mg 135%
Calcium 495.5mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.81 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.74g 88%
Cholesterol 8.88mg 14%
Sodium 184.48mg 37%
Potassium 277.61mg 29%
Total Carbs 14.1g 23%
Sugars 3.45g 67%
Dietary Fiber 2.67g 52%
Protein 5.73g 56%
Vitamin C 12.9mg 105%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 130%
Iron 5mg 135%
Calcium 101.7mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.4
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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