Delicious Potato Recipes That Will Help You Lose Weight Quickly

Potato is a common ingredient in many fattening foods but surprisingly they can aid in your weight loss journey too considering the vegetable king has resistant starch and fibre that can keep you full for longer periods. Studies show that potatoes can lead to the shrinking of fat cells and high potassium in them can also prevent water retention which helps maintain a healthy weight. However, if you are planning to shed kilos by munching on chips and French fries, it is not going to help and you will end up expanding your waistline. Having potatoes that are baked, boiled, or roasted instead of deep-fried is the key.

Baked herbed potato wedges

Ingredients

• Potatoes – 3
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Garlic (dry roasted and powdered) – 1 tsp
• Oregano – ½ tsp
• Chili flakes – ½ tsp
• Dried mixed herbs – ½ tsp
• Ground pepper – ½ tsp
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Slice the potatoes in the shape of wedges and boil them for 10 minutes.
2. In a bowl add olive oil, with these add all the other ingredients (spices) as mentioned above.
3. Mix the above mixture with the sliced potatoes and sprinkle salt.
4. Place them on a baking tray with the skin side facing down.
5. Bake them for 45-55 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Bake until they turn golden brown and serve them along with the mustard sauce.
7. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and finely chopped dry-roasted garlic for enhanced flavor.
8. Makes a yummy evening snack and can be consumed by everyone.

Potato salad

Ingredients

• Boiled and cut potatoes – 1 bowl
• Olive oil – 2 tbsp
• Garlic powder – ½ tsp
• Lemon juice – ½ glass
• Grounded black pepper – ½ tsp
• Sesame seeds – 1 tsp
• Spring onions (leaves) – chopped
• Cucumbers (chopped) – ½ bowl
• Onion (chopped) – 1
• Raw mango (chopped) – 1 tbsp
• Dressing
• Cream – 2 tbsp
• Mustard sauce – 1 tbsp
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Milk – 1 tsp

Method

1. Peel, wash, cut, and boil potatoes in lightly salted water. Strain the potatoes and put them in a bowl.
2. Marinate the potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground pepper, and sesame seeds.
3. Add some chopped spring onion leaves, cucumbers, and some onions, raw mangoes, and mix them well.
4. Mix them and add salt and wait until they are completely combined.
5. Whisk all the ingredients from the dressing list and make a paste.
6. When the potatoes are cool, add the above dressing and mix.
7. Garnish them with some coriander, dill, and parsley leaves.
8. This can be consumed by people who want to work on weight loss and also is an energy-dense salad; it will keep you satiated.

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