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    Home » Canned Potatoes and Green Peppers

    Canned Potatoes and Green Peppers

    Updated: Jun 11, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    potato side pin

    There are quite a few things I always have on hand for those times you just can't make it to the grocery and canned potatoes are one of them.

    I know what you're thinking... canned potatoes??

    Ew.

    They are actually pretty darn good and can be used to create some really quick side dishes.

    Out of the can they are soft and cooked through. All you need to do is add flavor and warm them. If you are a breakfast potato person, these are great to keep in the pantry as they cook up in seconds.

    This side dish was again loved by The Husband and shunned by the kids. I'm not sure when it happened, but recently my picky eater husband is getting less picky and my un-picky kids are getting pickier.

    *sigh* You just can't win.

    Here's what I did ...

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can of whole potatoes, cut into quarters
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • ¼ of a large sweet onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

    Instructions

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

    Add the oil and sauté the onion until it starts to get a little translucent and brown.

    Add the garlic and peppers. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then add the potatoes. You don't want to add them too early as they will start to fall apart.

    Cook until the potatoes start to brown and are warmed through.

    I cooked mine alongside my pan-fried London broil.

    Normally I make baked potatoes but this was a great substitute.

    This served the 4 of us but It's more like 3 servings as the kids really split one. I didn't measure it out so you are going to get the dreaded "â…“ recipe" size. Sorry about that.

    📖 Recipe

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    Canned Potatoes and Green Peppers

    Canned potatoes and green peppers come together in this delicious and budget-friendly dish. Add your favorite protein for a complete meal.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 484 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15 oz can of whole potatoes cut into quarters
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • ¼ of a large sweet onion chopped
    • 3 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 green bell pepper chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add the oil and sauté the onion until it starts to get a little translucent and brown.
      2 teaspoon olive oil, ¼ of a large sweet onion
    • Add the garlic and peppers. Cook for 1-2 minutes and then add the potatoes. You don't want to add them too early as they will start to fall apart.
      1 15 oz can of whole potatoes, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 green bell pepper
    • Cook until the potatoes start to brown and are warmed through. I cooked mine alongside my pan-fried London broil.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 2253mgFiber: 13gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 192mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Greens, Peppers, Potatoes
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    1. Susan

      November 01, 2015 at 10:56 pm

      Is there somewhere to read about your weight loss journey?

      Reply
      • roni

        November 02, 2015 at 10:37 am

        Hi Susan!

        Yes, my weight loss blog has all that content. I decided to separate the two a few years back.

        Here's a link to my my loss story page... http://ronisweigh.com/pages/my-story

        Hope that helps!

        -Roni

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    2. Nancy

      October 12, 2013 at 6:54 pm

      Even thought I make hash browns for the family on weekends, I never ever thought of using canned potatoes for breakfast! This would make life so much easier! This is a real Duh! moment for me because I also keep canned potatoes in the pantry for quick dinner sides. You are 100% right, with a little spicing up they make a perfect side dish. How in the world did I never think of using them for breakfast?! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
    3. Painting holidays

      October 04, 2013 at 10:16 am

      Wow. The transformation from can to pan to plate was incredible. I will admit I was sceptical on that first picture but the end result is mouth-watering. And the one reason I hardly ever use potatoes is how long they take to prepare and cook! Thanks.

      Reply
    4. SuperCutePetContest

      September 28, 2013 at 11:58 am

      I got a can on accident once and used them for breakfast potatoes. I love them! It was so much easier.

      Reply
    5. Sally

      September 27, 2013 at 9:53 pm

      This looks so good! I never thought to use them like this! Thanks for the idea Roni 🙂

      Reply
    6. Karen

      September 26, 2013 at 8:57 am

      Buy them all the time! Buy them both sliced and whole, there is a million ways to use them and they're usually very inexpensive. I feed them to my family, but I don't eat potatoes at all anymore, but when I did they were delicious! Roni, one thing, I noticed the can of cooking spray sitting at the stove -- please, that stuff is poison! Get a Misto and fill with EVOO and you will never need that poisonous cooking spray.

      Reply
      • roni

        September 26, 2013 at 9:29 am

        I've tried the misto twice! It always clogs on me. Any tips appreciated.

        Reply
    7. Barb

      September 26, 2013 at 7:18 am

      Never thought of using them like "fried potatoes" great idea. For the kids - how about red peppers and skipping the onions just to see if that might work. I'm gonna go and get some canned potatoes!

      Reply
    8. Jodie @jbmaryn

      September 26, 2013 at 9:30 am

      I didn't even know you could get potatoes in a can! This looks so simple and good. Thanks for the tip

      Reply
    9. Jamie

      September 25, 2013 at 7:03 pm

      Looks yummy!!

      Reply
    10. Krista S.

      September 25, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      Wow, I always have canned potatoes on hand, too, but I never thought of this. I'll be putting this on the menu very soon, probably to have with poached or fried eggs.

      Reply

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