You can bake them, fry them, mash them, boil them — sometimes you don't even have to peel them. Potatoes are starchy, filling and for the most part, can be healthy when eaten in moderation. And while you've probably seen everything from yellow to purple potatoes, there are actually more than 10 different types.
Used in everything from guilty pleasures like French fries and mashed potatoes to something more wholesome like soups and curries, potatoes are staples in several cuisines.
And while people concerned about their waistlines often cut out spuds, one study in the British Journal of Nutrition found potatoes (without added fat) were a good source of fibre and vitamins, according to the Daily Mail.
In case you missed it, last week we packed avocados.
Here's what you need to buy this week, while the other necessary ingredients (like pepper, salt and oils) are likely already in your kitchen.
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Baby red potatoes
- Fat-reduced mayonnaise
- Red onion
- Green onion
- Mustard
- Scallion
- Buttermilk
- Vegetable stock
- Diced butternut squash
- Cilantro
- Bacon
- Adobo sauce
- Basil
- All-purpose flower
Monday: Baby Red Potato Salad
Consider this the healthier version of potato salad. With 107 calories per serving and fat-reduced mayo, make this salad a side dish or mid-day snack. Get the recipe from Skinny Taste here.
Tuesday: Butternut Squash And Sweet Potato Soup
A comforting classic, this soup uses pre-cut veggies and buttermilk. Get the recipe from Nigella here.
Wednesday: Spicy Smoked Sweet Potato Salad
This recipe is made in a smoker, but it also works if you put the ingredients in the oven. For a vegan version, skip the bacon and mayo. Get the recipe from the Cooking Channel here.
Thursday: Creamy Bacon Potato Soup Recipe
This super easy recipe takes about 25 minutes to make. To make things extra comforting, garnish this soup with cheddar cheese. Get the recipe from Tidy Mom here.
Friday: Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
We don't suggest eating fries every single day as a snack, but we do suggest making these beauties as a side. Get the recipe from Nosh On It here.
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