Spanish Potatoes

Name: Spanish Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Side Dishes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered; 1-1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 cup sliced green pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chicken or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube; 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

I keep my kitchen stocked with fruits and vegetables. Potatoes are great to have on hand because they're nutritious and low in fat. Oregano seasons this side dish dressed up with onions, peppers and tomatoes. —Connie Thomas of Jensen, Utah

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup sliced green pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chicken or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the onions, green pepper, water, oil and bouillon. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain potatoes; add onion mixture, tomatoes and oregano. Stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 113 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Spanish Potatoes in Light & Tasty February/March 2003