Blue Home Fries

Peruvian Blue Home Fries

Ingredients

• 2 lb potatoes unpeeled, cubed
• 5 tbl olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 medium onions peeled, chopped
• 1 cup minced cubanelle peppers or poblano chiles
• 1 red bell pepper chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
• 1 tbsp minced garlic - (to 2)
• ¾ cup grated Monterey jack or cheddar cheese - (packed) optional
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup lightly-toasted peanuts coarsely chopped
• minced fresh coriander or parsley
• lemon wedges for squeezing

Directions

1. Place potatoes in large saucepan, add water to cover and bring to boil.
2. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, then drain.
3. Heat large skillet over medium heat.
4. When hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil
5. Add half of cooked potatoes, spreading them into single layer.
6. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. After 5 minutes, sprinkle in about ⅛ teaspoon salt and turn potatoes over.
8. Spread into single layer again and cook another 5 minutes.
9. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more, then transfer to plate
10. After cooking potatoes, wipe pan with damp paper towel.
11. Add onions and saute over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, or until golden.
12. Add chiles, bell peppers and remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
13. Continue to cook, stirring often, for another 5 minutes.
14. Return potatoes to pan with garlic and stir into onion mixture.
15. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes more.
16. Sprinkle in lemon juice during last few minutes of cooking.