1. 02-27-11 06:49 PM #1
    poochiecollins
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    Low-calorie way[s] to flavor potatoes?

    I normally bathe them in salt and I'd like to find a healthier way to flavor them w/out adding a bunch of calories.
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  2. 02-27-11 06:52 PM #2
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    just toss them in the crockpot!! works great man
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  3. 02-27-11 08:31 PM #3
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    I like to cook them in garlic and paprika. I normally use red or purple potatoes.
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  4. 02-27-11 08:42 PM #4
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    Option #1. Use Cajun Seasoning... Goes great on almost everything...
    Option #2. A little bit of Olive oil and a bunch of fresh ground Garlic
    Option #3. Fresh Salsa... Makes the world go around...

    And I agree with Mr KLC... Fresh Red Baby taters...
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  5. 02-27-11 08:56 PM #5
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    Garlic, basil, dill. Really good stuff man.
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  6. 02-27-11 11:24 PM #6
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    How bout that Mrs. Dash if they even make that anymore?
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  7. 02-27-11 11:36 PM #7
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    Garlic! Garlic and more Garlic!
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  8. 02-27-11 11:46 PM #8
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    Garlic, pepper and a little olive oil sounds good to me......
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  9. 02-27-11 11:47 PM #9
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    simple. pepper. and im good.
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  10. 02-28-11 02:18 AM #10
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    I boil them in butter and then paper towel them off. It works wonders.
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  11. 02-28-11 05:21 AM #11
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    agree with most above, garlic, olive oil, there is a wide range of seasonings that you could choose from according to your preferences
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    Molly McButter
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  13. 02-28-11 06:37 AM #13
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    The Ms. Dash types I've tried before haven't done it for me, so far. Boiling in butter... depends how much butter needs to be added to make an appreciable difference in flavor. Olive oil could be renamed "calorie oil"; you guys who suggested that are sillies :-p But thanks anyway.

    So far, looking into: garlic, basil, dill, paprika, salsa, Cajun seasoning, pepper. Thanks to those helping.
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  14. 02-28-11 09:31 AM #14
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    1 part potato, 1part cheese, 2 parts sour cream. With some chives on top. (healthier than salt)
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  15. 02-28-11 09:35 AM #15
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    green onion, sea salt, garlic, and a tad butter
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  16. 02-28-11 12:01 PM #16
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    Pepper, Cayene or Paprika. I like to bake potatoes then mash with paprika on top to finish. No salt needed for potato this way.
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  17. 02-28-11 12:24 PM #17
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    If I'm boiling them I often add rosemary to the water. If baking (which is far more common in my household since it preserves more of the flavor and more of the nutrients) I'll sometimes slice them (about 1/4") and drizzle olive oil and cracked fresh black pepper. Garlic is nice, too. Roast them for 10-12 minutes per side. This style is really, really delicious.
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  18. 02-28-11 12:37 PM #18
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    I try to stick away from starches, go with rice instead
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  19. 02-28-11 12:39 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by poochiecollins View Post
    I normally bathe them in salt and I'd like to find a healthier way to flavor them w/out adding a bunch of calories.
    hope your blood pressure isnt a problem because it mighy be if u over do it
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  20. 02-28-11 04:38 PM #20
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    Yes Mrs. Dash!!! IT COMES IN A handful of flavors. No sodium so even better for you!! The table blend is great for everyday but I love the chipolte southwest when I want to kick it up a notch.
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  21. 03-05-11 08:52 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by phish4buds View Post
    I try to stick away from starches, go with rice instead
    I find potatoes filling as far as calorie efficiency, when butter and stuff isn't added to it. This surprises me, considering nutritiondata.com indicates the vegetable to be average in that department, and that they have a high GCI. I like to boil them such that they're somewhat firm. Potatoes are definitely on the nutritious side before you add a bunch of stuff to them: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/...roducts/2546/2
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