Low Fat Italian Potatoes Food

LOW-FAT SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 3-quart flameproof baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in both milks and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
• Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the gruyere. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil the potatoes until browned on top, about 5 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

ROASTED POTATOES WITH CARROTS AND ONIONS-LOW FAT

Steps:

• {preheat oven to 425 F).
• Clean, wash and dry the vegetables, cut into a large bowl and toss with approx 1/4 to 1/3 cup Italian dressing. (add a light shot of cayanne or hot sauce if you'd like a spicy taste).
• Be sure all surfaces are coated-add a tablespoon or so if needed but you will probably have some left in the bowl after moving the vegetables-save that to baste later.
• Spray a 9x 13 pan with cooking spray and spread the veggies into as thin a layer as possible in the pan.
• Cover loosely with foil and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes, remove foil and either turn or toss the veggies lightly-recover and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until veggies are almost done and starting to brown.
• Add any remaining marinade and bake till brown and somewhat crispy on edges.
• You can add mushrooms, brussels sprouts or other vegetables at the halfway point if you'd like more variety-be sure to toss with marinade and check that juices don't build up and stean away your roasted texture.

LOW FAT ITALIAN POTATOES

Steps:

• Parboil potatoes about 10 minutes.
• Place in baking dish well sprayed with no stick spray.
• Pour in enough salad dressing to cover and toss to coat.
• Bake 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees F until crispy on outside turning occasionally.

POTATO FRITTATA

Steps:

• Pat dry the potatoes and onions.
• In a large, nonstick skillet set over moderate heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until hot. Add the potatoes and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and just tender. Transfer to a plate.
• In a bowl, combine the eggs, Locatelli-Romano, and salt and pepper. Add the vegetable mixture and gently stir to combine.
• Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and heat it over moderate heat until hot. Add the vegetable and egg mixture and cook it over moderately low heat until golden brown and set on the underside. Invert a plate over the skillet and flip the frittata onto the plate.
• Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and slide the frittata back in, uncooked side down. Cook until completely set.
• Transfer to a plate and cut into wedges. Sprinkle with parsley.

LOW-FAT SCALLOPED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 3-qt baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the potatoes and cook until just tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon to make a paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste puffs slightly, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in both milks and simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the nutmeg. Pour the sauce over the potatoes and gently toss to coat.
• Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the gruyere cheese. Bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Switch the oven to broil the potatoes until browned on top, about 5 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

WEIGHT WATCHERS AU GRATIN POTATOES 3 PTS (LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees.
• Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large frypan over medium heat; add in onion and cook stirring occasionally until onion begins to brown (about 5 minutes).
• Stir in flour, then slowly add in milk.
• Add in potatoes; stir to mix; bring to a boil.
• Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, salt and black pepper.
• Pour mixture into prepared baking dish then spread out.
• Bake for 1 hour uncovered.
• After 1 hour cooking time cover with foil and continue to bake another 20 minutes more.
• Change oven to broil heat.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over potatoes and broil 6-inches from heat until the cheese is golden (about 1-2 minutes).
• Cool 5 minutes before serving.

SECRET INGREDIENT LOW FAT POTATO SALAD!

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes if needed & cut into 1" dice. Boil until just tender - not TOO soft! Drain the potatoes in a colander and set on one side too cool.
• Meanwhile, mix together the low fat mayonnaise, low fat creme fraiche OR low fat sour cream & Maggi seasoning. Add the black pepper to taste.
• Add the mayonnaise mixture to the potatoes and mix well but try not to break the potatoes up. Add the cornichons, ham & spring onions to the potato salad - mix through gently.
• Taste and add more Maggi seasoning or black pepper if required.
• Put into an attractive bowl and sprinkle more spring onions on as a garnish or parsley. I also like to sprinkle on smoked paprika as a garnish topping too.
• Optional:.
• Instead of the ham, use crisply fried bacon. Great with egg - egg & bacon potato salad! Instead of the spring onions, use diced red onions.
• I have also added diced left over chicken & chopped apple to this mixture.
• I have given the option of using more or less mayonnaise mixture for personal taste; some people like it very creamy & others like it not so creamy!
• Maggi seasoning is quite salty, so use 1 tablespoon to start with, adding more if needed - teaspoon by teaspoon!