Description
If you like simple foods you are going to LOVE these Poor Man's Potatoes! Peasant farmers created this dish - and it's still popular today!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 2 bell peppers (red & green)
- 16 oz Campari tomatoes
- 4 large cloves of garlic
- 1/2 tsp basil
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- peel the potatoes and cut into large 3/4" chunks
- boil until they are JUST starting to get soft
- drain, rinse with cold water, and spread evenly on a baking sheet or air fryer tray
- Air fry (or roast) at 450° F for 20-25 min or until golden brown
- Meanwhile, slice onion and peppers into rings
- Saute in a little veg broth just until they are crisp-tender
- For the sauce - I GRATED my tomatoes. Use a box grater and BE CAREFUL of your fingers! Keep your fingers FLAT to avoid accidents. Cutting the tomatoes in half makes it a little easier.
- Mince the garlic and sauté in a little veg broth just until fragrant
- Add the tomato pulp and stir in the basil
- Simmer on LOW heat just until the liquid has evaporated (about 20-25 min)
- Season with salt and pepper
- To plate: Mix some potatoes with the onions/peppers and top with the sauce
- I topped mine with my Vegan Parmesan and fresh Italian Parsley
Keywords: poor man's potatoes, papayas a lo pore