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Simple Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Veggies
There’s nothing simpler or more divine than roasted vegetables. Here, the starchiness of the potatoes is complemented by carrots,zucchini, and onion to add color, flavor, and additional nutrients to this scrumptious side dish. Simply prepared with seasonings you already have on hand, this vegetable dish comes together quickly even on the busiest weeknight.
4.3 out of 6 reviews
SERVES
6
CALORIES PER SERVING
125
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
Ingredients
1 lb new potatoes (aka baby potatoes)
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
4 medium carrots, skin on, cut into sticks
1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¾ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2 Thoroughly wash potatoes and prick all over with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3 Transfer potatoes to a parchment-lined baking sheet and add other vegetables. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
4 Bake until vegetables are soft and begin to brown, about 30–35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
calories
125
total fat
5g
saturated fat
0.7g
protein
2g
carbohydrates
20g
fiber
3.2g
sugar
3g
added sugar
0g
sodium
196mg
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Anti-Inflammatory, Gluten-free, Heart-Healthy, Side Dish, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Baked Garlic-Parm Fries
French fries are traditionally deep-fried, which adds loads of calories and unhealthy fats to a naturally fat-free food. In this recipe, we swap the fryer for an oven and use a touch of extra-virgin olive oil. Leave the skin on the potato because it contains half the fiber,research shows. Fiber helps with regularity, lowers cholesterol, and maintains a healthy weight and blood sugar levels,according to the Mayo Clinic. Parmesan cheese adds a nice, strong flavor for very few calories.
contains Dairy
4.9 out of 7 reviews
SERVES
6
CALORIES PER SERVING
163
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2 Wash the potatoes thoroughly and, leaving the skin intact, slice them into ½"-wide strips.
3 Place the fries in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
4 Spread fries evenly in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 30–35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
5 Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley, if using.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving sizeAbout 1½ cups
calories
163
total fat
5g
protein
4g
carbohydrates
25g
fiber
2.7g
sugar
1g
added sugar
0g
sodium
191mg
TAGS:
Dairy, Heart-Healthy, Gluten-free, Family-Friendly, Side Dish, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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Vegan Potato-Leek Soup
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this soup and reap its healthy benefits. AsCleveland Clinicpoints out, more plant-based foods like this dish in your diet may help decrease blood pressure and therisk of heart diseaseand certaintypes of cancer. Indeed, astudy published in the September 2021Journal of Urologyfound that in men younger than 65, aplant-based dietdecreased the overall risk ofprostate cancerby 19 percent and the risk of dying from the disease by 47 percent.
contains Soy
5.0 out of 4 reviews
SERVES
8
CALORIES PER SERVING
173
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
Ingredients
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 leeks, white and light green parts only, roughly chopped
1 rib celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, skin on, chopped into ½-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp ground coriander
2 bay leaves
1 cup unsweetened plain soy milk
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
1 Place a large stockpot over medium heat and add oil, leeks, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
2 Add potatoes, broth, thyme, rosemary, coriander, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
3 Remove from heat. Cool slightly, then strain out bay leaves and puree the soup using an immersion or countertop blender.
4 Return mixture to stockpot over medium, addsoy milk, and simmer. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving size1 cup
calories
173
total fat
6g
saturated fat
0.8g
protein
4g
carbohydrates
29g
fiber
3.3g
sugar
4g
added sugar
0g
sodium
400mg
TAGS:
Soy, Gluten-free, Side Dish, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan
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Herbed Potato Salad
Potato salad often contains mayo, which is high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). But this version swaps in olive oil, which is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats that may lower heart disease risk, research says. The potatoes are cooked, then cooled, turning some of the starch into resistant starch, according to a study. Resistant starch can be difficult to digest and has fewer calories and carbohydrates than regular starch, per a different study.
4.2 out of 6 reviews
SERVES
6
CALORIES PER SERVING
156
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
Ingredients
2 lb new potatoes (aka baby potatoes), halved
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup red onion, diced
3 tbsp capers
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Directions
1 Place potatoes in a large stockpot full of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, about 12–15 minutes. Drain and cool.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Pour over potatoes and toss gently to coat.
3 Top with onion, capers, dill, and basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving sizeAbout 1⅓ cups
calories
156
total fat
5g
saturated fat
0.6g
protein
3g
carbohydrates
29g
fiber
3g
sugar
0g
added sugar
0g
sodium
350mg
TAGS:
Gluten-free, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Veggie-Packed Baked Potato
Baked potatoes are a surprisingly simple way to get dinner on the table in a flash. And there’s no faster way to “bake” a potato than in themicrowave. While baked potatoes are usually piled high with unhealthy ingredients such as cheese, bacon, sour cream, and butter, they can be a perfect base for healthy ingredients, too. Here, they’re piled with a spinach salad, which adds fiber and iron, according to theUSDA.
contains Dairy, Tree Nuts
4.7 out of 14 reviews
SERVES
4
CALORIES PER SERVING
351
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
12 min
TOTAL TIME
22 min
Ingredients
4 medium russet potatoes
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 pinch kosher salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 cups baby spinach
½ yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup walnut halves
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish
Directions
1 Thoroughly scrub potatoes and prick the skin of each all over. Place potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 6 minutes. Flip potatoes over, then microwave for 6 more minutes. If a knife can be easily inserted into the middle of each potato, they are ready. If not, continue to microwave, 2 minutes at a time, until center of potato is cooked through.
2 Cut each potato in half, leaving the sides connected. Drizzle with a tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Evenly divide spinach, pepper slices, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and walnut halves among potatoes.
3 Drizzle each potato with remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with scallions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving size1 potato
calories
351
total fat
17g
saturated fat
3.3g
protein
8g
carbohydrates
44g
fiber
5.5g
sugar
5g
added sugar
0g
sodium
172mg
TAGS:
Dairy, Tree Nuts, High-Fiber, Gluten-free, Lunch, Mediterranean, Vegetarian
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Broccoli Pesto Mashed Potatoes
Yukon gold potatoes have a naturally creamy texture when mashed — no need for unhealthy fats like butter or cream. Cutting the potatoes all the same size and starting them in cold water allows them to cook more evenly, which is the key to a lump-free mash. This recipe uses broccoli to pump up the nutritional content, with folate, vitamin C, and vitamin K for very few calories, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Pesto adds flavor, but look for one that uses a healthy unsaturated fat, such as olive oil.
contains Dairy, Tree Nuts
5.0 out of 3 reviews
SERVES
6
CALORIES PER SERVING
203
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
Ingredients
2 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½" pieces
1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into very small pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup prepared basil pesto
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
Directions
1 Place potatoes in a large stockpot over medium-high heat and fill with enough water to cover by 2 inches. Cover the pot and bring to a rolling boil.
2 Once water is boiling, cook until potatoes are tenderbut not quite cooked through, about 10–12 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cover, and cook until broccoli is bright green and soft, about 4–5 minutes more. Drain, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
3 Return drained vegetables to stockpot and add reserved water and remaining ingredients. Mash with a potato masher to thoroughly combine the ingredients (but be careful not to overmix).
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving sizeAbout ¾ cup
calories
203
total fat
6g
saturated fat
1.3g
protein
7g
carbohydrates
35g
fiber
5.6g
sugar
3g
added sugar
0g
sodium
416mg
TAGS:
Dairy, Tree Nuts, Gluten-free, High-Fiber, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Healthy Potato Skin Bites
Potato skins are another traditionally unhealthy way to serve potatoes. Not so with this recipe, which uses cheese as a condiment and not a main ingredient. Mushrooms are an excellent source of umami, the savory fifth type of taste (along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter). AsHarvard Health Publishingpoints out, adding them to a dish brings a savory and meaty flavor without any of the health detriments of meat.
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4.2 out of 5 reviews
SERVES
4
CALORIES PER SERVING
166
AUTHOR
Kelly Kennedy, RDN
REVIEWED BY
Lynn Grieger, RDN, CDCES
PREP TIME
5 min
COOK TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
Ingredients
1 lb new potatoes
¾ cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms
2 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ tsp kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper
2 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Directions
1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2 Thoroughly scrub the potatoes and prick with a fork. Place on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until a knife can be easily inserted into the center of each, about 5 minutes. Once cooked through, cool until potatoes can be easily handled.
3 Slice each potato in half and lay it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with mushrooms and garlic and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and cheese.
4 Bake until cheese melts, about 7–10 minutes. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan and parsley, if using, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
calories
166
total fat
8g
saturated fat
1.6g
protein
4g
carbohydrates
22g
fiber
2.6g
sugar
1g
added sugar
0g
sodium
231mg
TAGS:
Dairy, Appetizer, Family-Friendly, Gluten-free, Vegetarian