Healthy Recipe US Potato & Herb Soufflé

We are what we eat! There is no two ways about it, to be fit and healthy we need to eat nutritious food. No matter how busy, I will try to cook for my family because home cooked food is the best. Today I'm going to share with you a simple and nutritious Healthy Recipe US Potato & Herb Soufflé. You know, I always have U.S. Potatoes in my kitchen because they are the most versatile cooking ingredients for any occasion, power-packed with nutrients and easy-to-prepare a variety of nutritious dishes for the family.  

Healthy Recipe US Potato & Herb Soufflé

This healthy recipe US Potato & Herb Soufflé is by Dietitian Indra Balaratnam. I have been following Indra's recipes for sometime and I like her wholesome recipes that are nutritious, delicious, suitable for the whole family, and its easy to prepare. U.S. Potatoes are one of the most versatile vegetables as there are so many ways to cook them such as baked, steamed, boiled, fried, & grilled.

Healthy U.S. Potato Recipes by Dietitian Indra Balaratnam

Let's get started! Here are the ingredients and methods on how to prepare US Potato & Herb Soufflé. It is a low fat, light potato soufflé with cheese & herbs. Check out the recipe here https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/u-s-potato-herb-souffle/ 

How to Cook: Healthy US Potato & Herb Soufflé Recipe

Recipe: U.S. Potato & Herb Soufflé 

Potato Type: U.S. Russet Potatoes

Serves: 5

Prep Method: Oven baked

Course: Main course

Ingredients: 

500 grams U.S. Russet Potatoes -- peeled

4 eggs – separated

4 Tablespoons no-fat Greek Yogurt

50 grams Parmesan cheese – finely grated

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt & Pepper to taste

Finely chopped parsley to garnish (optional) 

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease the sides of a casserole dish.

2. Cut the peeled U.S. Russet potato into cubes and boil them in water till fork tender. 

3. Drain the U.S. potato cubes and mash with a masher. Allow to cool slightly as you prepare the other ingredients.

4. Separate the eggs into different bowls

5. Mix the yogurt, lightly beaten egg yolk, grated parmesan cheese, ground nutmeg & dried thyme into the mashed potatoes. Stir well to combine. 

6. Season with salt & black pepper to taste.

7. In a separate bowl, whip up the egg white with an electric hand mixer till it becomes opaque white and stiff peaks form.

8. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites into the mashed potato mixture. Adjust the seasoning if necessary

9. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Top with a little more finely grated Parmesan cheese & a light sprinkle of dried thyme if you like

10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the top is a lightly golden

11. Remove from the oven and allow to slightly cool. Sprinkle some minced chopped parsley. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition Information per serving:

Calories: 219

Protein: 12g

Total fat: 6g 

Carbohydrates: 29g

Dietary fiber: 2g

Sodium: 275mg

Its so easy to prepare right! Plus so delicious. I hope you can cook US Potato & Herb Soufflé, click the healthy recipe here 

https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/u-s-potato-herb-souffle/ 

Do you know that one medium size U.S. Potato provides about 30% of your daily value, 27 milligrams of Vitamin C. It helps support the body’s immune system that helps boost our immune system naturally to help us fight against illnesses. Only 110 calories per serving or medium size potato and its fat, sodium and cholesterol-free. Definitely a healthy choice of ingredient for the whole family. 

U.S. Potatoes are more energy-packed than any other popular vegetable. A medium sized potato contains 26 grams of carbohydrates, a key source of energy for muscles. Potatoes have 3 grams of plant-based protein per serving. Protein is the building block for growth and a key component of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues.  

Besides, U.S. Potatoes are rich in Vitamin B6 with one medium potato providing 10% of the recommended daily value. Vitamin B6 is important for proper cell function. They help with metabolism, creating blood cells, and keeping cells healthy. High in potassium - One medium size skin on a potato contains 620 milligrams of potassium or 15% DV more than a medium-size banana.

U.S Potatoes is one of my top choices as cooking ingredients because its so versatile as there are so many ways to cook them, power-packed with nutritional benefits, and easy to prepare. 

Healthy Recipe US Potato & Herb Soufflé

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