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Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!
Our dietitian, Libby Showalter, created these basic recipes for potatoes for Well-Help's Christmas Food Distribution. THRIVE! donated the potatoes. And what to do with leftover mashed potatoes? Make potato pancakes, of course!
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By Libby Showalter, MS, RD, LD
Dietitian for the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and THRIVE! Southern Lorain County With fiber-rich skin, and only 120 calories, the average potato is packed with vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6. It is fat-free and very tasty! (recipes by LIBBY SHOWALTER, MS, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian) Roasted Potatoes Ingredients: 3 scrubbed potatoes, in chunks 1 Tbl canola or olive oil 1 tsp pepper, garlic, or your favorite herbs and spices Directions: In a medium bowl, combine oil with pepper, garlic, or your favorite seasoning. Add potato chunks and gently toss until potatoes are evenly coated with oil. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Mashed Potatoes Ingredients: 5-pound bag russet potatoes (peeled and quartered) 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Directions: Peel and quarter the potatoes. Place potatoes in a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Add salt. Simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Add milk and butter to the same saucepan and heat on low until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Add potatoes and |
Mashed Potato Pancakes
blend using a potato masher or electric beater. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Ingredients: 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, drained 1 egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup flour 2 tablespoons minced onion 2 tablespoons oil salt and pepper, to taste Optional: shredded cheese, minced garlic, chopped chives Directions: In a medium bowl, combine potatoes, egg, flour, and onion. Heat some oil in the skillet on medium. Add more oil, as needed. Scoop large spoonsful of batter, evenly spaced on to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side, or until brown and crispy on outside. Salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. |
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