Italian Pan-Fried Potatoes

Fried potatoes with onions and black olives.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Stab the potatoes with a fork and microwave until cooked, about 9 minutes. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Slice into wedges.

Step: 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic with salt and pepper until tender and sweet, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step: 4

Heat enough remaining oil to coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes in batches, making sure they aren’t crowded in the pan. Turn carefully until golden and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Keep the first batch in the preheated oven until the second batch is done.

Step: 5

Add olives to the second batch and cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes from the oven and onion-garlic mixture. Toss in the pan until everything is heated. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.

Per Serving: 334 calories; protein 5.1g; carbohydrates 42.2g; fat 16.8g; cholesterol 5.4mg; sodium 343.2mg.

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