Crispy Potato Skillet

Rinse and sort the beluga lentils, and add to a small saucepan with ½ cup water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender, 20 to 24 minutes. Drain any remaining water. TIP: To “sort” means to look for and discard any naturally occurring debris or stones.

Add potatoes to a large pot, cover with 1 inch cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Thinly slice the sugar snap peas and scallions. Halve and juice the lemon. Add sliced snap peas, just half the sliced scallion, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt to a medium bowl. Toss the snap pea slaw and set aside. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips. Thinly slice the jalapeño.

Add remaining sliced scallion, sour cream, and a pinch of salt to a small bowl. Stir the scallion sour cream. Peel and mince the garlic.

Place cooled boiled potatoes on a cutting board and use the palm of your hand to gently press each potato until the sides blister open. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add smashed potatoes and cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add sliced red bell pepper, minced garlic, butter, and paprika, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.

Taste the crispy potato skillet and add salt as necessary. Scatter beluga lentils over the skillet. Serve family style, topped with snap pea slaw, scallion sour cream, and sliced jalapeño. Enjoy!