Potato has been tagged wrongly due to its starchy composition and its nutritional benefits have been overlooked. However, potato is packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that ward off disease and aid healthy lifestyles.

According to Medical News Today “Potatoes contain folate, which plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair, thus preventing the formation of cancer cells from mutations in the DNA” http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles.

Potato supplies our body with vitamin B6, a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fibre, and pantothenic acid.  It is known to lower blood pressure.

Potato skin is also very good. Potato Goodness on her website https://www.potatogoodness.com/nutrition/ says “One medium potato with skin provides 620 milligrammes or 18% of the recommended daily value (DV) of potassium per serving and is considered one of the best foods with potassium. Skin- on potatoes rank highest for foods with potassium and are among the top 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables and fruits. Potassium is a mineral that is part of every body cell. It helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of cells and in doing so helps maintain normal blood pressure. Potassium is also vital for transmitting nerve impulses or signals, and in helping muscles contract”.

My recipe combines the use of potatoes with skin on , herbs, peppers and onions. It is very easy to make, it is packed with beneficial nutrients and can be included as part of a healthy diet.

Here is what you need to make this delicious meal.

Ingredients:

4 (medium) Potatoes

2 large peppers

1 medium size onions

Mixed herbs ( dried thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram and oregano)

2 tablespoons  of Olive oil.

Dice or chop your potatoes  into bite sizes. Roughly chop your onions and pepper.

On a medium heat, add oil to a sauce pan and allow to heat up. Sauté the onions in the olive oil. Add the chopped potatoes and mixed herbs. Stir to get the herbs on the potatoes and onions. Keep cooking for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add chopped pepper at this point and stir. Cook for another 3 minutes and allow steam to build up.

Transfer the mixture into an oven dish. Season (with salt and pepper if required). Sprinkle with  3 tablespoons of water and cook in the oven for another 20 minutes. Cook until crispy. Enjoy.

This is a good breakfast. You can enjoy with chicken for a delicious family meal.

Please share this recipe with others if you find it irresistible.