People who enjoy breakfast usually have a favorite food they look forward to, something they’d happily nosh any time of day. When pressed, they might confess they do eat it any time of day.

It could be a stack of pancakes for lunch or a quick bowl of cold cereal for a makeshift supper. Or, with very little effort, it could be a “super” version of the traditional, versatile hash browns. Hashed-up spuds could make a wholesome meal, even a stylish one, that needs no excuse. You could round it out with a simple omelet, made in a few minutes, if you like.

Here’s the recipe for a hot potato number boosted with broccoli florets and red and green peppers for plenty of vitamin C.

Super Hash browns

1 pound (3 medium) potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

1 cup bite-size broccoli florets

1 cup 1-inch red and/or green bell pepper squares

1 cup very thinly sliced carrots

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Super Hash Browns is a versatile dish derived from a breakfast favorite to serve any time of day. This hot potato number boosted with broccoli florets and red and green peppers would make a nutritious side dish or a vegetarian main dish, a fun change of pace on a busy weeknight dinner, or a good lunch. It's also great for breakfast.

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Combine vegetables in an even layer in shallow, 2-quart microwave-safe dish; add water. Cover, venting one corner. Microwave on high about 10 minutes (see note), tossing once after 5 minutes, until potatoes are tender; drain.

Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and saute about 10 minutes, tossing often, until vegetables begin to brown. Spoon onto serving plates, sprinkle with cheese, and dollop with sour cream, dividing equally.

Makes 4 main-dish or 6 side-dish servings (about 4 cups).

Note: Times are approximate. Adjust times to your own microwave oven. Preparation time: about 45 minutes.

Nutrition information per side-dish serving: 168 cal., 7 g pro., 20 g carbo., 7 g total fat 11 mg chol., 113 mg sodium.