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!

Rice & Peas

This side dish can be served with just about anything. You can view my Honey mustard and Sesame Tuna that I served this Rice and Peas side dish with.

Ingredients:
- 2 cups Minute Rice
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder

To Make:
Cook the minute rice according to the package. In a large saute pan, drizzle with olive oil and cook the onions and garlic for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently. Season with salt and pepper. Add in the frozen peas and cook another 3-4 minutes. Lastly, add in the minute rice and saute everything together. Add more olive oil and cook an additional 5 minutes.