I mentioned in a previous post that I am not afraid of potatoes. In fact I love them. But I am cautious not to overindulge. Here is a fun recipe. So simple and tasty.
Recipe yields 6 servings.
I have included a calorie and cost analysis for those watching their waistlines and their wallets. You can afford to eat organic, but you can’t afford not to.
Cost analysis:
- Potatoes (Trader Joe’s): $1.41
- Olive oil (Costco): $0.50
- Spices: $0.25
- Total cost: $2.16
- Cost per serving: $0.36
Calorie analysis:
- Potatoes: 440
- Oil: 500
- Spices: negligible
- Total calories: 940
- Calories per serving: 157
Ingredients (organic):
- 4 medium red potatoes (washed and trimmed) with skin on
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Garlic granules
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Shred potatoes in food processor
- Wrap in kitchen dish towel
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible
- Keep wrapped until ready to use
- Pour oil in large frying pan
- Heat on medium until very hot – be sure to stay below flash point
- Unwrap potatoes and place on a plate
- Evenly distribute potatoes in the pan (they should sizzle or your oil is not hot enough)
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes
- Remove lid and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes – making sure they do not burn
- With a large spatula, flip the potatoes as one unit
- Sprinkle with garlic granules, sea salt, and pepper to taste
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes
- Cut into 6 pie-like wedges
- Serve hot
Organic food is always on sale at Thrive Market – Try it Free.
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