SELECTION | STORAGE | NUTRITION | IDEAS | RECIPES | HANDOUTS
Potatoes are root vegetables that grow in the ground. Potatoes can be white, yellow, red or even purple. There are a variety of potatoes including Russet, yellow, red, Yukon gold and German butterball.
HOW DO I MAKE A GOOD SELECTION?
Choose firm potatoes that have smooth skin. Avoid potatoes that are split, moldy, have sprouts growing, have a green color, have soft spots or have a bad smell.
WHAT IS THE PROPER STORAGE?
Store potatoes in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place. Use within 3-5 weeks.
WHY SHOULD I EAT THIS?
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, which helps with muscle movements and keeps your heart healthy. They also contain Vitamin C, which helps heal cuts and wounds.
HOW COULD I USE THIS?
- Boil, bake, roast, microwave, fry, or grill potatoes
- Use potatoes in a casserole
- Thinly slice potatoes and bake in the oven to make homemade potato chips
- Make potato salad
- Shred potatoes to make hash browns
- Use potatoes to make a type of pasta called gnocchi
- Make mashed potatoes
- Bake a potato and top with various toppings
- Add to soups or stews
Download Handouts & Recipe Cards
Check out these handouts and recipe cards. You can download and print these resources to use in your educational programs. The first page of each handout has general information about the produce item. The second page includes different recipe options. Recipe cards print 4 recipes per page. The first page includes the photo of the recipe and the second page includes ingredients and directions.
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Source:
- Fruit and Veggie Fact Sheets, UNL Nutrition Education Program
- Seasonal Produce Guide - Potatoes, SNAP-Ed Connection
