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Hash Brown Supreme

Toss leftover veggies into the skillet to brighten up this dish! We serve the finished product with a dollop of sour cream.

—JENNIFER BISTLINE CONFLUENCE, PA

PREP: 20 MIN. COOK: 15 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 tablespoon canola oil

3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes

1 medium tomato, finely chopped

1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon minced chives

1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and pepper in oil until tender. Add hash browns; cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are browned, stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in the tomato, cheese, olives, jalapeno, seasoned salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives; cut into wedges.

NOTE Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

PER SERVING 142 cal., 7 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 10 mg chol., 233 mg sodium, 15 g carb., 2 g fiber, 6 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.