Healthy Ways to Cook Potatoes
To ensure potatoes remain low in fat make sure you follow healthy cooking techniques. The table below outlines alternatives to high-fat cooking methods. Remember to try and keep the skin on, as the skin contains important antioxidants and fibre.
- Grill, dry roast, microwave or BBQ on the grilling rack rather than frying
- Use minimal amounts of margarine, oil, butter, lard, dripping and shortening
- Use spray oils, water and/or stock for cooking
- Add herbs, spices, lemon juice, vinegar or low fat sauces rather than fats or oils
Butter
- Check the amount and reduce if possible
- Replace with mono or polyunsaturated margarine or oils
- Use moist ingredients such as buttermilk to enhance the taste
Cream
- Avoid full cream when cooking
- Instead try evaporated skim milk. For a thick consistency, heat evaporated skim milk and thicken with corn flour