Sweet Potato Hash Browns

This is off the charts. I was super pleased with the turnout of this side dish creation. I threw in some extra color and nutrition by adding in frozen peas, carrots and red bell peppers. Try this and you'll agree that this healthy side dish is FULL FLAVOR and totally superb!

Ingredients:

- 1 large sweet potato
- 1/4 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 1/4 cup peas&carrots (frozen)
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- crushed red pepper
- salt
- pepper

To Make:

Start by dicing up the sweet potato into cubes. In a large skillet, drizzle some olive oil and add in the sweet potato. Season with salt and pepper and set to medium low heat. Cover and let cook for 5-6 minutes  until sweet potato starts to get soft.

Next, add in the onions and bell pepper. Add a bit more olive oil, mix together. Cook for another 5 minutes until veggies are tender. Increase heat to medium heat. Cover again.

Add garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Last, add in the frozen peas and carrots. Mix together, season a bit with salt and pepper and add in the Parmesan Cheese.

Cook until the veggies are tender. Serve with meat, fish or chicken. ENJOY!

Chickpea, Red Pepper & Peas Side Dish

Colorful and summer-ready, this side dish will blow your mind and your mouth away. If your eyes aren't dancing with delight when you see this dish then you need glasses. Taste and enjoy. Let me know what you think.

Ingredients:

- 1 can chickpeas'
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 onion, diced
- 1 lemon
- handful of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- salt
- pepper
- crushed red pepper
- olive oil

To Make:

In a pan, drizzle olive oil and saute the onions and bell pepper for 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the chickpeas. Add into the mix. Season with salt.

Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes, then add in frozen peas. Cook until peas are no longer frozen. Season with crushed red pepper, more salt and pepper. Mix together.

Slice open the lemon and squeeze all of the juice over top the mixture. Then zest, to taste, the lemon over top the dish.

Place on a medium serving platter. Top with Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil.

Serve and enjoy!