Potatoes
Potatoes, you can find them in almost any restaurant in almost ANY form. In my opinion, potatoes are the most versatile food there is. You can make French Fries, Casserole, Hash brown, Mashed Potatoes or just a plain ole Potato.
According to Medical News Today, “They are now the biggest vegetable crop in the United States (U.S.), where the average person eats 55 pounds, or 35 kilograms (kg) of potatoes every year. They are an important staple food in many countries around the world.”
Not only can you make literally anything out of a potato, potatoes also have a great nutritional value to our bodies.
Potatoes are said to
- Help lower blood pressure
- Help digestion
- Increase athletic performance
- Help keep skin smooth
Because of all the different ways to make potatoes, I will provide you a few recipes.
Pan Fried Potatoes
Ingredients
1 lb. baby potatoes
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. freshly chopped rosemary
1 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
1/2 tsp. chili powder (optional)
Ground Black pepper
Salt
Directions
- Slice potatoes into coins about ¼” thick. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oils. Add potatoes and season with rosemary, salt and pepper.
- Cook, until potatoes are golden and crusty underneath, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip potatoes and cook until golden on other sides, 4 to 5 minutes more.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder and chili powder, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 2 minutes more. Serve warm.
Oven Fries
Ingredients
3 large baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks
2 tbsp. canola oil
Salt
Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread the potatoes in a single layer.
- Bake until golden and crisp, about 35 minutes. Remove the fries with a spatula and season with salt.
Those are two of my favorite, simple potato recipies. Check out buzzfeed for The 34 Most Delicious Things You Can Do To Potatoes.
March 20 2019
Healthy Me! 