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Taco Flavored Potatoes

Taco Flavored Potatoes

30 Ratings
30 Ratings
Recipe Image
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Makes: 5 servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Potatoes are coated with taco seasoning and corn meal then baked in the oven until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1/2 package)
  • 1/4 cup corn meal

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  3. Wash and scrub potatoes well. Cut the potatoes in half, lengthwise and then into wedges.
  4. Place potatoes in large mixing bowl, toss with the olive oil until potatoes are well coated.
  5. Sprinkle the seasonings and corn meal over potatoes, toss again until coated.
  6. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until potatoes are golden brown.

Notes

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Source:

California Health Department, Los Angeles County
Es Facil Campaign
 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 6 potato wedges, 1/5 of recipe (133g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 178
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 10 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 590 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 178
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 590 mg
Sodium 10 mg
Copper 159 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 92 mg
Selenium 1 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 23 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 18 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces

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The potatoes were a little dry and not as tender as I thought they'd be. Perhaps they need more time in the oven, or some pre-oven time in the microwave. We ate them all though. Great leftovers using the potatoes and mexican rice recipe.
01/22/07
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