Skillet Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic Cloves

Name: Skillet Potatoes with Red Pepper and Whole Garlic Cloves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! —Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
12 garlic cloves, peeled
2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic cloves; cook, uncovered, until almost tender, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Increase heat to medium. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.

You'll be surprised that a skillet potato recipe this simple has so much flavor. I love how the whole garlic cloves turn sweet after being caramelized. Yum! —Anita Osborne, Thomasburg, Ontario

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