No Oil Roast Potatoes - It Is Possible!
Description
When our family decided to drop oil from our diet it was mainly very easy. We quickly learnt the techniques of dry-frying and substituting whole foods for any added fats in recipes. However, roasting potatoes turned out to be our biggest challenge. Standard potatoes might not be the highest in anti-oxidants or the most nutritious of veg, but they are wonderful for filling up hungry people and if they're cooked right, they are a delicious addition to a roast meal.
The challenge was on to find the answer. It was surprisingly simple. Although the complete cooking time for this method is long, the preparation is actually less than conventional cooking and does not require any peelers or knives.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes! We allow a large baking potato for each person.
Directions
- Pierce the potato skins in a couple of places to prevent them from exploding then bake them in their skins in a moderately hot oven for about 60 minutes, depending on size. Turn them half way through cooking to get an even bake.
- Leave to cool for a while.
- Peel the skin off - it's so easy and a great job for a young child to do with their hands (as long as the potatoes have cooled sufficiently to handle safely) - no knives or peelers necessary. This creates lots of uneven texture so that you get slightly crispy bits.
- Break the potatoes into pieces and then bake for a further 60 minutes or so. Turn them a couple of times during cooking.
- Serve!
