Pan Fried Potatoes with Carrots

Skillet potatoes with carrots and tomatoes in a white bowl

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Pan Fried Potatoes with Carrots

Pan Fried Potatoes with Carrots is a flavor packed dish to serve to family and friends! This is an easy recipe that calls for six ingredients and can be made in one skillet.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword how to cook potatoes on the stove sliced, How to fry potatoes, potatoes and carrots recipe, Skillet Potatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 33

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Total Time 38

Servings people

Calories 267kcal

Author Christy

Cost $5

Equipment

Skillet
Spatula

Ingredients

⅓ Cup Olive Oil extra virgin
2 Lbs Potatoes Red or Russet
4 Whole Carrots cut in short sticks, about 3 inches
1 Tsp Garlic Powder or minced fresh garlic
1 Tsp Paprika any brand
½ Lb Tomatoes Plum or Campari style

Instructions

Wash, trim and cut the potatoes in half-inch rounds and the carrots into short sticks.
Place the potatoes and carrots into a microwave-safe bowl, covered in water. Parboil for 5 minutes to soften in the microwave. Remove the water and dry them off.
Preheat the skillet on medium heat and add the olive oil to the pan.
Once the oil is heated, layer the potatoe slices into the pan, laying them as flat as possible. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. Use a fork to gently move the slices around so that they don't stick to the pan. Cover the pan and simmer for 8 minutes.
Flip the potatoes over to cook the other side. Cover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes.
Lift the potatoes gently and add the carrots to the pan. Sitting the potatoes on top of the carrots. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, covered.
Remove the lid and allow any juices to soak into the potatoes for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use caution when stirring, not to break the potatoes up.

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