CUBAN STYLE POTATOES and PEPPERS

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini is lower in calories and adds moisture.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice provides acidity with fewer calories.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Cut half of each red, yellow, and orange pepper into cubes.

Chop two onions and cube five medium potatoes.

Place cubed potatoes in a bowl of water with 1 teaspoon of salt to prevent browning.

In a frying pan, add enough olive oil to cover the bottom and heat it up.

Drain and dry the potatoes well with a towel or paper towels.

Add the onions, peppers, and potatoes into the pan, stirring to coat them with olive oil.

Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Lower the heat if they are cooking too fast or burning.

Combine black pepper and paprika in a small bowl and sprinkle half of the mixture on the potatoes, mixing well.

Sprinkle the remaining paprika mixture on the potatoes and mix to ensure even coating.

Continue cooking until the potatoes, onions, and peppers are tender, stirring every 2 minutes.

Add the tarragon and stir, then plate the dish.

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