Taco Flavored Potatoes

28 Ratings

Makes: 5 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Potatoes are coated with taco seasoning and corn meal then baked in the oven until golden brown.

Ingredients

4 new potatoes (medium, rose or white)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1/2 package)
3/16 cup corn meal

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Wash and scrub potatoes well. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise and then into quarters and again into eight pieces.

3. Place potatoes in large mixing bowl, toss with the olive oil until potatoes are well coated.

4. Sprinkle the seasonings and corn meal over potatoes, toss again until coated.

5. Arrange the potatoes on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are golden brown.

Notes

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Potatoes

Source: California Health Department - Los Angeles County, Es Facil Campaign
Submitted by Maria Cisneros

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6 potato wedges, 1/5 of recipe (133g)

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	173
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	10 mg
Carbohydrates	28 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	17 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	586 mg

N/A - data is not available

Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	173
Total Fat	6 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Monounsaturated Fat	4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g
Linoleic Acid	1 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	0 mg
Carbohydrates	28 g
Dietary Fiber	3 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	3 g
Minerals
Calcium	17 mg
Potassium	586 mg
Sodium	10 mg
Copper	156 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	37 mg
Phosphorus	89 mg
Selenium	1 mcg
Zinc	0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	1 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	0 mcg
Vitamin C	27 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	6 mcg
Folate	23 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	2 mg
Choline	17 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Vegetables	1 cups
	Grains	1/2 ounces

The potatoes were a little dry and not as tender as I thought they'd be. Perhaps they need more time in the oven, or some pre-oven time in the microwave. We ate them all though. Great leftovers using the potatoes and mexican rice recipe.

01/22/07