It is the middle of January, and I am sure some people have already thrown in the towel with their healthy eating resolutions. This week I am working with a great group of bloggers, to bring you some healthy potato recipes to keep you on track. We all know that fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet. That includes red potatoes, which are naturally fat free and a good source of fiber. Plus, look at all the fun and yummy things you can do with red potatoes – like fat free potato chips!
Today we are teaming up with Black Gold Farm to bring you this #BetterWithReds project. Black Gold Farm is a family owned farm for more than 80 years, located in North Dakota. Black Gold grows their red potatoes in 11 different states. They are now an industry leader that ships more than 500 million pounds of potatoes each year. Some of those get made into potato chips, and some end up in a bag at the grocery store for you to turn into anything your tummy desires.
Potato chips are a staple for a lot of people. It is pretty much a crime to have a sandwich without chips, in my opinion at least. They just go together! But when you are trying to eat healthier, a bag of potato chips isn’t always the best thing to have on your shopping list. Buying whole red potatoes, and making these fat free potato chips is a much better idea! They are super simple too. I honestly had my doubts, but they are darn good!
I have wanted to make these for years! I can’t even remember where I first saw them. I just know they have been in the back of my head forever. All you have to do is thinly slice red potatoes (skin off or on, it is up to you), and microwave them. You can toss them in a tiny bit of olive oil if you want, but not necessary if you line a plate with parchment paper first. I went simple and just seasoned with salt. But you could play with all kinds of flavors here, the possibilities are really endless. I don’t have a mandolin, so I used the side of my box grater, and it worked perfectly.
We are hosting a Twitter Party this week too, I hope you will join us! Wednesday the 22nd at 8pm EST search for #HeathyChoices. It should be a lot of fun, and you should get lots of new ideas for how to enjoy your red potatoes. There is an awesome GIVEAWAY too! I really wish that I could win this one.
Thanks to:
Black Gold Farm AND Body Media
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- 2 large red potatoes
- Salt or other seasonings
- Thinly slice potatoes using a mandolin or the side of a box grater.
- Line a microwave safe plate with parchment paper.
- Arrange sliced potatoes in a single layer over the paper. Season with salt or other seasonings.
- Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Check after 3 minutes to see if they are starting to turn brown. Once golden, they are done.
- Remove from paper, and allow to cool completely. They will get crispier once they are completely cool.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes.
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**I was not compensated for this post. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Black Gold Farms sponsored this giveaway, and sent me potatoes to make this recipe
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Ruth says
January 23, 2014 at 9:21 pmI think I will try both methods–not fond of the additives in store bought chips!
Carol says
February 24, 2017 at 12:05 pmI agree. I try to buy Pringles, but now they seem loaded with sodium too. I can’t waitbto try these!
Suzanne says
January 23, 2014 at 9:29 pmMy favorite potatoes are red. Perfect to make chips with them and fat free…yes!
Stacey says
January 24, 2014 at 7:12 amLove using baby reds in th crockpot with turkey, carrots, onions. Yummy on a cold day!
Nutmeg Nanny says
January 24, 2014 at 3:38 pmLOVE these! They look delicious.
Shawn @ IWYD says
January 24, 2014 at 4:09 pmThese just blew my mind!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
January 24, 2014 at 6:34 pmPotato chips are my weakness. Thanks for sharing a healthier version. TASTY!
Heather Spooner says
January 24, 2014 at 7:16 pmI love oven roasted red potatos. With salt pepper and garlic. Thanks!
Erin M. says
January 25, 2014 at 5:49 amI love roasting them!
bobbi says
January 25, 2014 at 6:25 ami would love to try THIS recipe. I never knew you could do this in the microwave!
Katie says
January 25, 2014 at 1:21 pmThese look fantastic! I am definitely going to try them!
Ashley Mitchell says
January 25, 2014 at 2:34 pmRoasted potatoes with a little olive oil and italian seasoning!
Nikki says
January 27, 2014 at 11:16 pmI definitely want to try those chips!!
Barb says
January 28, 2014 at 1:33 pmroasted red potatoes with garlic,but any recipe is better with potatoes in it!
Teresa says
January 29, 2014 at 5:15 amI’ve made this recipe with sweet potatoes but for some unknown reason, never thought to do it with red ones. Duh! I also love thick sliced potatoes baked in the oven.
shari says
January 29, 2014 at 6:02 amgreat idea!
Daphne says
January 30, 2014 at 7:15 amOh, nom nom nom! I’d make these potato chips!
Debbie Carney says
January 30, 2014 at 10:53 amLove red potato’s, I will need to try this chips thing 🙂
Melissa h says
January 30, 2014 at 11:36 amI love just mashing up with milk and light sour cream. Red potatoes are the best!
Brandee says
January 30, 2014 at 11:52 amI like to use them in curries and soups.
Edie says
January 30, 2014 at 1:41 pmSteak fries in the oven with rosemary, olive oil and sea salt. Yum.
Kim N says
January 30, 2014 at 3:33 pmRoasted with a little salt and some garlic.
Alice says
January 31, 2014 at 12:33 amI just enjoy a simple baked potato with a little salt 🙂 it can be heaven if its done well!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
February 8, 2014 at 7:54 amThe only problem with potato chips is that they don’t make enough quickly enough! Although I guess that’s a plus for people like me? 🙂
Shannelle says
March 27, 2014 at 5:04 amHello,
My boyfriend and I love beet chips and I was wondering if I could swap the potatoes for beets in this recipe.
Thanks 😉
Erin S says
March 27, 2014 at 7:20 amThat seems like it would work really well. The cooking time might be a little different, so keep an eye on it. But the method should work exactly the same!
Susan Monk says
March 28, 2014 at 9:50 amI would love to make these potato chips but do not have a microwave – can you make them some other way?
Erin S says
March 28, 2014 at 10:27 amFeel free to use the oven. I would guess it would take 10-15 minutes, but I haven’t tried it. Just keep an eye on them. Enjoy!