Classic Roast Potatoes Recipe

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Classic Roast Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Peel the potatoes and halve lengthways.
  3. Place in a saucepan and cover with cold, salted water.
  4. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Drain in a colander and leave to stand for 2 to 3 minutes before shaking the colander gently.
  6. This will begin to break down the edge of the potatoes.
  7. These slightly rough edges will become crisp and crunchy during the roasting.
  8. Heat a frying pan with 1/4 inch of oil or melted lard.
  9. Once it's hot, the potatoes can be lightly rolled in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  10. Fry the potatoes in the oil, turning occasionally until completely golden brown.
  11. Now transfer the potatoes to a roasting pan.
  12. Pour some of the cooking oil into the pan (approx. 1/8 inch deep), sprinkle the potatoes with salt and roast in the oven for 30 minutes before turning in the pan.
  13. Roast for another 30 minutes.
  14. Remove the crispy roast potatoes from the pan and serve.
  15. A knob of butter can be melted over the potatoes to enrich the crispy roast taste.
  16. For an ultra-crispy finish, increase the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours, turning the potatoes in the pan halfway through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.69 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.95g 3%
Sodium 300.66mg 13%
Potassium 566.21mg 12%
Total Carbs 41.94g 14%
Sugars 6.5g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5.92g 24%
Protein 4.45g 9%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 1.6mg 54%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 76.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.51 Kcal (471 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.1g 3%
Sodium 169.4mg 13%
Potassium 319.02mg 12%
Total Carbs 23.63g 14%
Sugars 3.66g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 24%
Protein 2.51g 9%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 54%
Iron 1.3mg 12%
Calcium 43.3mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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