Mediterranean Diet Perfect Home Fries
Elevate your breakfast game with Mediterranean Diet Perfect Home Fries—a vibrant twist on a classic comfort dish. These golden, crispy potato cubes are infused with the rich flavors of extra-virgin olive oil, sautéed red onion, garlic, and sweet bell pepper. Enhanced with aromatic dried oregano, thyme, and a bright burst of lemon zest and juice, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a Mediterranean masterpiece. Fresh parsley adds a final touch of herbaceous freshness, making this dish both healthy and irresistibly tasty. Ready in under an hour and brimming with heart-healthy ingredients, these home fries are perfect as a flavorful side dish or a standout component of a Mediterranean-inspired breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 zest and juice Lemon
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Scrub the potatoes clean and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to dry completely.
While the potatoes are drying, finely chop the red onion and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet.
Add the red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the potatoes to the skillet. Spread them out in a single layer and let them cook undisturbed for about 5-7 minutes to allow for crisping.
Once the potatoes are golden brown on one side, add the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir the potatoes occasionally, cooking for another 10 minutes or until they are crispy and cooked through.
Zest the lemon and juice it. Add the lemon zest and juice to the skillet and stir well.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the home fries. Give everything a final toss to incorporate.
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a hearty side dish or part of a Mediterranean-themed breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1163 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2475 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 4541 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
