Pepper and potato hash

Pepper and potato hash is a savory, skillet-cooked dish featuring diced potatoes, bell peppers, and often onions, seasoned with herbs and spices. It's a staple of American comfort food, frequently served for breakfast or as a hearty side, with roots in home-style cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the potatoes, with moderate fat from cooking oil or butter, and can be a good source of vitamin C from the peppers and potassium from the potatoes. A standard serving generally ranges from 200 to 350 calories, depending on preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Folate	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a versatile and economical dish that showcases the simplicity of transforming humble ingredients into a satisfying meal, often adapted with regional spices or additional proteins. Nutritionally, the combination of peppers and potatoes provides a balanced mix of energy-dense carbs and essential vitamins.