2021 Heart Healthy Recipe Book 2 | Page 5

SKILLET HAM HASH

A perfect breakfast or brunch meal , this hash is easy to make and is a great use of leftover ham .

Servings : 4

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• 1 large green bell pepper ( diced )

• 1 large red bell pepper ( diced )

• 1 medium onion ( diced )

• 1 / 2 cup lower-sodium , low-fat , diced ham ( about 4 ounces ), all visible fat discarded

• 3 cups frozen , fat-free southern-style diced hash brown potatoes , thawed

• 1 / 2 teaspoon salt-free Cajun or Creole seasoning blend

• 2 tablespoons chopped , fresh parsley

• 1 / 4 teaspoon salt

• 1 / 4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet , heat oil over medium heat , swirling to coat the bottom . Cook bell peppers and onion for 4 to 5 minutes , or until the onion is soft and the bell pepper is tender , stirring occasionally . Stir in the ham . Cook for 1 to 2 minutes , or until heated through , stirring occasionally .

• Stir in the hash browns and seasoning blend . Cook without stirring for 4 minutes , or until the bottom is golden brown . Stir to redistribute browned pieces . Cook without stirring for 4 minutes , or until the bottom is golden brown and the mixture is heated through .

• Stir in parsley , salt , and pepper .