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Updated On Aug 2024
Updated On Aug 2024

Baked Potato Recipe: An Indian Recipe For Weight Loss

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Baked potato recipe

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Sapna Kanojia
Sapna Kanojia

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Yuvastri Damu

Yuvastri is a Qualified Dietitian,  In Fitelot, she is currently serving as clinical dietitian, in the Department of weight management.

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Cooking Time

1Hr 30 Minutes

Total Time

1 Hr 32 Minutes

Ingredients
  • Potatoes- 2 large
  • Black pepper- 1 tsp
  • Thyme leaves -1 tsp
  • Salt (as directed by your dietitian)
  • Lemon- 1 Small
  • It is not for nothing that potatoes are called the second bread among the people. Thousands of dishes are prepared from it – from simple to complex. Whereas, the taste of a baked potato is probably familiar to many; summer evenings by the fire, songs with a guitar, and delicious, hearty dishes that can be cooked outdoors immediately come to mind. Well, today I propose to cook a very tasty Baked Potato Recipe in the oven. Also, you can take it with you to nature, and use it for cooking side dishes, salads, and first courses.

    Such a baked potato is very useful because it retains all the nutrients and vitamins. Low-carb diets have caused people to avoid potatoes but in reality, potatoes are packed with nutrients and can be part of a healthy diet. Also, this baked potato recipe is a satisfying snack, and easy to make. This baked potato recipe in the oven will become your favorite dish because it is so easy to prepare and this dish turns out to be versatile and everyone will like it.

    How To Make Baked Potato Recipe?

    Cooking baked potatoes does not take much time. You just need washed potatoes and a few spices. Check out the step-by-step baked potato recipe below:  

    1. First, take 2 big potatoes, and cut them into cubical pieces. 
    2. Now, preheat oven to 450F
    3. Arrange potato wedges on a baking sheet.
    4. Season the potatoes with thyme, pepper, and salt. Turn wedges with seasoning. 
    5. Roast potato wedges in the oven for 15 minutes, and continue roasting until soft in the center, about 15 minutes more. Transfer the wedges to a plate and serve hot.
    6. You can also sprinkle lemon drops and dry oregano to add a tangy taste. 
    7. Now hot backed potatoes are ready to serve. Serve it hot!

    Tip: It is better to bake the whole potato without damaging the shell to make it a vegetable protein rich food, so a greater amount of nutrients will be preserved. Also, use a cooking sleeve when roasting so that the effect of the steamer will soften the potatoes and make them tastier.

    Nutritional Value

    Calories93 kcal
    Carbs21 g
    Dietary fiber2.2 g 
    Protein2 5 g 
    Fat0.1 g 
    Sodium10 mg   
    Potassium535 mg 
    Sugar1.2 g   

    Health Benefits Of Baked Potato Recipe

     1. Potassium

    A baked potato with skin contains a large amount of potassium, overtaking even bananas in terms of indicators. Moreover, the main concentration is in the peel. Potassium is an indispensable element for strengthening the cardiovascular system, nourishing the heart muscle, and also helping prevent pathological diseases associated with this organ. For prevention, you need to eat at least one such root crop daily.

    2. Vitamins

    In addition to potassium, potatoes contain many other trace elements (iron, phosphorus, calcium) and vitamins (C, B6, B12), which help keep the body in good shape, improve well-being and help fight many pathologies. But to preserve all these substances, it is necessary to bake the potatoes with the skin. In boiled form, a large number of useful elements are simply boiled down. To make the dish even more dietary, add a little olive oil. It contains useful fatty acids, they interact well with carbohydrates and reduce cholesterol levels, as well as remove excess fat reserves.

    3. Starch

    Starch is one of the main elements in the composition of potatoes. It makes potatoes a carbohydrate rich food with carbohydrate content, which will give you energy for the whole day. Also, for those who follow diets and vice versa and want to lose weight, there is a way to get rid of excess starch. To do this, cut the potatoes into slices and soak them in water for an hour. Then simply spread the slices on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Next, proceed to the cooking process mentioned above.

    4. Comprehensive Maintenance Of The Body

    A baked potato with a peel contains a rich set of trace elements and vitamins, and minerals, and is also rich in protein that allows the body to get almost everything it needs throughout the day. Elements are easily absorbed, and also level the acid-base balance. It is thanks to the peel and the fiber content in it that such a dish will help with disorders in the digestive tract and liver, removing unnecessary toxins and toxins, and also helping to normalize high blood pressure. According to some reports, eating potatoes improves mood and also prevents depression.

    5. During Pregnancy

    Expectant mothers will like this dish. After all, it contains folic acid, which is so necessary for the normal development of the fetus. In addition, during pregnancy, women often lose their teeth, because. a lot of calcium goes into building the baby’s skeleton. Also, by eating a baked potato with the skin on, you can maintain calcium levels in the body, which will help strengthen teeth without interfering with the proper formation of the child’s skeletal system. Also, potassium will also prevent swelling and will help remove excess moisture from the body. 

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q: What Foods Are Best Paired With A Baked Potato Recipe?

    Ans: Potato goes well with all vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, sauerkraut, pickles, and onions. Also, it can be served with fresh vegetable salads or as part of various vinaigrettes seasoned with cold-pressed vegetable oil.

     Q: Is It Better To Eat Baked Potato Recipe With The Skin?

    Ans: Potatoes are rich in such an important trace element as potassium: 100 g contains about 500 mg of potassium, which is about 1/6 of the daily requirement of an adult. Most of all potassium and trace elements are found in the peel of potatoes, therefore potatoes in their skins are more useful than peeled ones.

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    Disclaimer

    All recipes from Fitelo’s kitchen are devised to suit specific needs. And what may work on one condition may not be applicable to the other. However, always consult your nutritionist or dietitian before adding any of these recipes to your diet. Read More.

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