One of the key tricks to maximizing the nutrition provided by a potato is to keep the skin on. The skin of the potato provides more nutrition than the rest of the potato when compared ounce for ounce. It contains many key nutrients such as B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, fiber, and iron. Each ounce of skin contains about 2 grams of fiber. With that being said the whole potato still offers nutritional benefit – a medium potato will offer you about 4 grams of fiber and 900 grams of potassium.
Kristen Smith
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons light butter, melted (ie. Smart Balance Light)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3 pounds 1- to 1 1/2-inch-diameter mixed unpeeled red-skinned and white-skinned potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges
Recipe modified from: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/11/mustard-roasted-potatoes/