Need Something to go with Steak?

Maybe it’s just me, but I find it’s easier to enjoy potatoes when the weather is cooler. I know that sounds crazy, but I think it’s because they are so heavy compared to the rice I grew up eating. More likely it’s because cooking a potato using requires boiling, broiling, or frying- none of which are fun to do when it’s scorching hot outside.

Since I didn’t grow up eating potatoes, I’m not very good at coming up with potato recipes. I usually do mashed or roasted potatoes. So I was pretty proud of myself when Hubby said he really enjoyed my fingerling potatoes with caramelized onions and green peppers. There really was nothing to this recipe, yet it was so flavorful. And it's perfect served with a nice steak.

Fingerling Potatoes with caramelized onions, green peppers and cumin

• 1 lb small potatoes (I used fingerling, but any small kind will do)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• salt and pepper to taste

Clean the potatoes, but don’t peel them. Boil them until just tender. When cooled, slice them lengthwise and set aside.

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to just cover the bottom. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and fry until fragrant and popping. Add the onions and green peppers. Fry until the onions and green peppers are soft and caramelized. Add the potatoes and continue to cook until everything is heated through. Season well with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.