BAKED RED POTATOES are a simple and tasty side dish, perfect for any occasion. They are ideal to be baked and consumed strictly with the peel.
Red potatoes are a variety of potato characterized by a deep red skin and yellow or orange flesh. They originate from Latin America but are now grown worldwide. They have a delicate and slightly sweet flavor, and are a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. In particular, they are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese.
They are a versatile food that can be cooked in many different ways. They are great for making side dishes, main courses, and even desserts. To choose the best potatoes, it’s important to check that they are firm and free of blemishes. Red potatoes store well in a cool, dry place for about 1 week. The recipe is really simple and quick to prepare, with few ingredients: potatoes, some spices, and you’re done.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
- Energy 102.50 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 16.71 (g) of which sugars 1.30 (g)
- Proteins 2.16 (g)
- Fat 3.75 (g) of which saturated 0.55 (g)of which unsaturated 0.23 (g)
- Fibers 2.89 (g)
- Sodium 229.38 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 94 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs red potatoes
- 3 leaves sage
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 3 leaves bay leaf
- 1 sprig marjoram
Tools
- Baking Pan Space Home – Set of 3 Baking Pans – Rectangular Baking Tray – Nonstick Carbon Steel Baking Tray – Baking Pan Set 3
- Parchment Paper Cuki Parchment Paper Sheets 13 x 15 inches – 25 sheets – 1 pack
Steps for Baked Red Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water, meanwhile preheat the oven to 392°F. Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, bay leaf, and marjoram, mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 45 minutes, turning the potatoes occasionally until they are golden and crispy.
Tips, notes, baked red potatoes
If you want to achieve a crispier crust, you can sprinkle the potatoes with some breadcrumbs before baking. You can also add thyme if desired
