Potatoes on the side, please

By David Hu

Often when I’m cooking, I get so caught up in the main dish that I run out of time or forget to make a side. There’s no excuse for skipping a side dish with these Parmesan Potato Wedges. The dish is extremely simple so you can work on it in between tasks for the main course. The other great thing is that this dish is cooked in the oven so I don’t have to watch it constantly and it frees up precious space on the stovetop.

Red bell peppers add color and a bit of sweetness and the Parmesan adds a nice cheesy tang.

Enjoy!

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Parmesan Potato Wedges

3 medium (5 to 6-ounce) yellow potatoes
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
Salt and pepper

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Leave skin on and cut potatoes into 1-inch wedges; place in large bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; toss, then arrange potato wedges in single layer on nonstick baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes. Meanwhile, seed and cut bell peppers into 1-inch strips; toss in bowl with 1 teaspoon oil. Invert potato wedges and add pepper strips to baking sheet in single layer. Roast 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes and peppers are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

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