Easy Skillet Potatoes and Onions

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup grapeseed, sesame, or avocado oil (or a high heat oil)
• 1 large onion,  sliced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
• 6 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, optional
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy, skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onion and sauté until the onion is tender and translucent.
3. Add the bell pepper and garlic (if using), and cook for 1 minute longer.
4. Add the diced potatoes, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, nutritional yeast and about 1/2 teaspoon salt, along with the freshly ground black pepper.
5. Add 1/4 cup water.
6. Cover the pan and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are just tender.
7. Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, occasionally turning, until the potatoes are golden brown.