Why You Need Potatoes In Your Diet And Easy Potato Recipe

My entire family loves bonding over food. If there is one thing that I could tirelessly do for my family, it is to cook delicious meals for them. One consideration in my meal planning is that I need to make sure that everyone at home enjoys and loves what I cook. Everyone in the family eats vegetables except my eldest and the only vegetable he eats is potatoes. So I really have to include potatoes in my meals more often.

 

WHY INCLUDE POTATOES IN YOUR DIET

 

I believe it is still best to get proper nutrition from whole food sources. Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C (30% of DV) and a good source of Potassium (15%), nutrients we need to keep us healthy, energized, and strong. What’s more, potatoes have zero fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

 

HOW TO PICK FRESH POTATOES

 

In order for you to prepare your best potato recipes, you need to make sure you pick fresh potatoes that are clean, smooth, firm-textured, with no cuts, bruises, or discoloration.

 

PROPER STORAGE

 

Potatoes are a staple in my pantry. Aside from having longer shelf life compared to most veggies, they are also so versatile that they can be included in most of my recipes. They are also readily available and affordable.

 

 But how should we store potatoes? Here are some tips:

 

●     Do not wash potatoes prior to storage. Store them in a well-ventilated part of your pantry or kitchen. Wash potatoes only when you’re ready to cook them.

●     Do not place potatoes inside the fridge as this converts the starch into sugar and causes discoloration.

●    Do not place potatoes in areas where there is high temperature or direct sunlight. This might cause them to easily develop sprouts. Not to worry, just cut out the sprouts when you’re ready to cook the potatoes.

POTATO FORMS

 

Storage isn’t a problem, though, if you use dehydrated potatoes. Yes, you read it right, dehydrated. It’s the same nutrient-rich potatoes, with just the water removed. Potatoes USA makes products like potato flakes, granules, and flour available in the Philippines. Dehydrated potatoes take versatility to another level. You can use them in your main dishes, appetizers, snacks, and soups. They can also be ingredients in desserts, bread, and pastries.

 

Other potato forms that Potatoes USA promotes locally are frozen potatoes and, of course, fresh or table-stock potatoes that you can find in groceries nationwide. However, if you are interested in dehydrated potatoes, you can check out baking supply stores or reach out to Potatoes USA Philippines via their Facebook and Instagram.

 

EASY POTATO RECIPE

 

Because potatoes are very versatile and easy to cook, I would like to share with you this Baked Cheesy Potato recipe that you can try at home.  Trust me when I say it’s easy. I have three children and four dogs to tend to but still managed to make this yummy treat. You can also find ingredients in your nearest store.

BAKED CHEESY POTATO

 

Ingredients:

 

Potatoes, washed properly

White onion, ⅛-¼ cup, minced

Bacon, cooked and cut into small strips (optional)

Unsalted butter, ⅛-¼ cup, melted

Cheddar cheese, ⅛-¼ cup, grated

Dried basil leaves

Salt

Pepper

Vegetable oil

Procedure:

• Pick fresh potatoes and wash them properly. Make sure, there are no soil and other impurities on its skin.

• Prepare the ingredients.

• Bake the clean potatoes in the preheated oven with temperature 200c for 30-45 minutes until tender. Let it cool.

• Cut the potatoes in half and remove the portion of potato flesh leaving about ⅛ inch of shell and flesh. Mash the potato flesh in a separate bowl.

• Saute white onion in vegetable oil and bacon strips and set it aside.

• Mix the mashed potato flesh and white onion mixture in the bowl and add in melted unsalted butter and grated cheddar cheese.

• Scoop in the mixture into the potatoes and garnish with dried basil leaves.

• Bake it in the preheated oven with a temperature of 200c for another 30 minutes until cheese and crust start to brown.

• Serve and enjoy!

 

What is your go-to favorite potato recipe? If you would like to try them out, I will be having a giveaway for all of you.

 

Make sure to follow the mechanics below to be able to qualify for the giveaway.

 

1. Comment here in the blog your favorite potato recipe.
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Goodluck!

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