Ingredients

  • SEASONED POTATOES
  • 3 -4 diced medium russet potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • COOKING OIL
  • 3 tablespoons light olive oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • ADD-IN FRESH ONION
  • 1/2 medium chopped mild yellow onions or 1/2 medium red onion
  • ADD-IN FRESH HERBS
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf (roughly chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh leaf thyme (roughly chopped)
  • OPTIONAL ADD-IN FRESH HERB
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage leaf (finely chopped)
  • OPTIONAL ADD-IN FRESH PEPPERS
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any or all colors)
  • SEASONING BEFORE SERVING
  • fine sea salt, to taste

Method

  • WASH 3-4 medium russet or red potatoes (or PEEL if desired); dice to 3/4-1 inches; SET aside.
  • CHOP 1/2 mild medium yellow or red onion; SET aside (also chop about 1/2 cup of tri-color bell peppers into 3/4 inch squares if desired); SET aside.
  • REMOVE leaves from 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary and 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme and roughly chop (about 1 teaspoon of each); SET aside (also finely chop 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage if desired); SET aside.
  • TOSS potatoes in a bowl or on a large cutting board with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 pinch ground cumin.
  • HEAT 3 tablespoons light olive oil or canola oil in a very large non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat.
  • ADD potatoes into skillet and fry, turning occasionally with a spatula until lightly golden; REDUCE heat to medium.
  • SPREAD chopped onion over potatoes (and bell peppers if using) and cook, turning as needed until softened.
  • SPRINKLE fresh rosemary, thyme and parsley over mixture, and cook, turning as needed until potatoes are golden brown and crisp; REMOVE from heat.
  • DRAIN potatoes on paper towels; SPRINKLE with fine sea salt to taste, tossing potatoes to distribute seasoning evenly.
  • SERVE potatoes hot with your favorite main dish and condiments; ENJOY!