Egg, Potato and Pepper Sub

Growing up my grandparents would often make this Egg, Potato & Pepper Sub sandwich when we went on picnics. When I would raise my nose at it, they explained this it was a popular dish for Italian immigrants during the depression to take to work each day. The ingredients were relatively easy to get or grow and an inexpensive and adaptable dish to make. Use what you have handy or is in season.

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Egg, Potato & Pepper Sub

• 3 large green italian “long peppers” (sliced longways); you can use any pepper of your choice but these are mild and thin skinned but not as sweet. A mix of hot and sweet work well too.

• 3-4 large potatoes (peeled & diced)

• 8 eggs

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 teaspoons oregano or italian seasoning mix

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

• 1 teaspoon pepper

Make it:

You can use precooked potatos from the night before sliced up or raw.

If using uncooked :

In a medium pan, bring 5 cups water and potatoes to a boil. Reduce heat and allow to boil lightly for about 10 minutes, until just soft.

Drain, pat dry and set aside

1. In a large skillet, warm olive oil on medium heat.

2. Add green peppers and saute about 12 minutes.

3. Add cooked potatoes and cook for another 7-10 minutes or until both peppers and potatoes are soft.

4. In a small bowl, wisk eggs, seasonings, salt and pepper.

5. Add mixture to skillet. Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until eggs are well cooked and starting to brown.

6. Slice Italian bread longways, and add mixture.

7. Serve hot or let cool and wrap in wax paper for your picnic

Notes:

You can add what ever else you have on hand; onions, scallions, etc just add them with the peppers.

Cheese? Sure! go with something that melts good or even a sprinkling of grated cheese.