Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious dishes to maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing taste
Potatoes are a versatile, nutritious and economical food, being an excellent source of carbohydrates and fibre. If prepared in a healthy way, it can become a delicious and balanced option for any meal, especially for those who want to maintain a balanced diet without sacrificing flavor. So, check out 4 handy potato recipes to include in your menu!
Potato gnocchi with oats
Ingredients
- 500 g of peeled potatoes
- 1 cup of tea oat flakes
- 1 egg
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
Place the potatoes in a pan, cover with water, salt and cook over medium heat until soft. Turn off the heat, drain the water and place the potatoes in a container. Mash with the help of a fork and add the oats, egg, salt and black pepper. Mix until you obtain a smooth mixture and, if necessary, add a little more oats. Give the gnocchi the desired shape and set them aside.
In a pan, add water and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Gradually, with the help of a slotted spoon, add the gnocchi to the pan and cook them until they float to the surface. Drain and arrange on a plate. Cover with tomato sauce and serve immediately.
Tip: Serve sprinkled with grated parmesan and decorated with basil leaves.
Potato salad with yogurt
Ingredients
- 600 g peeled potato balls
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/3 cup of celery chopped
- 170 g of natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground mustard seeds
- Salt, ground black pepper and chopped parsley to taste
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
Place the potatoes in a pan, cover them with water and add salt. Place over medium heat to cook until soft. Turn off the heat, drain the water, transfer it to a container and set aside. Place the yogurt, turmeric, olive oil, mustard seeds and celery in a container and mix. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and mix gently. Finish by sprinkling with parsley and serve immediately.
Chicken and Potato Retreat
Ingredients
- 1 kg of chicken breast cooked and cut into pieces
- 1kg of potatoes
- 2 onions peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 cup non-dairy cream
- 1 cup of tea tomato sauce
- 1/5 cup water
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add half the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the chicken and fry until golden brown. Add the spinach, tomato sauce and water and cook until you obtain a consistent sauce. Turn off the heat and set aside. Place the potatoes in another pan, cover with water and cook over medium heat until soft. Turn off the heat, drain the water and, using a fork, mash the potatoes.
Then, in a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the rest of the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the mashed potatoes and cream and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and set aside. In a refractory dish, assemble the skin in sequence: a layer of puree, a layer of chicken and, finally, another layer of puree. Place in the preheated oven at medium temperature for 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Potato burger
Ingredients
- 1 peeled potato
- 1/5 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Oatmeal for breading
- oil coconut for greasing and frying
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover them with water and cook over medium heat until soft. Turn off the heat, transfer to a container and, using a fork, knead. Book. In a pan, add coconut oil and place over medium heat to heat through. Add the onion and garlic and brown them. Add the potato and brown for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and shape the mixture into a hamburger. Dip in oatmeal to coat and place on a baking sheet greased with coconut oil. Bake in the preheated oven at medium temperature for 10 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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