Steamed Potatoes
Steamed Potatoes
Steamed potatoes
Quick info
- Recipe difficulty - easy
- Preparation time - 5 minutes
- Cooking time - 10-15 minutes
- Serves - 1
- Dietary - Vegetarian Vegan Gluten free Dairy free
- Allergens -
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Ingredients
- 1 heaped handful of small waxy potatoes (skins left on)
- 1 mug of water
Utensils
- Kitchen scales
- Knife
- Steamer pan
Method
Step 1
Place the steamer pan on to the hob
Step 2
Add 1 mug full of water to the bottom of the steamer pan and set the hob to a high heat.
Step 3
While the water is heating up, gently wash any excess dirt from the potatoes under running water and cut any larger ones in half so they are all roughly the same size
Step 4
Place the potatoes into the top section of the steamer pan and place the lid on top
Step 5
Once the water is boiling, turn down the heat to medium
Step 6
Steam the potatoes for 10-15 mins, until a metal skewer or point of a sharp knife can be pushed into the largest potato easily with no resistance.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and being careful of the steam empty the potatoes into a bowl or plate to serve straight away while hot
Step 8
If you prefer them without skins, peel off the skins as soon as they have cooled enough to handle
Nutrition per serving portion (one heaped handful)
Each 80g of potato (unpeeled) contains on average
Energy 234kj 56kcal 2.8%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturates 0.1g 1%
Sugars 1.0g 1%
Salt 0.02g 0%
Food Value
Fibre
Minerals
Healthy choice
Steamed potatoes are a great choice as part of a balanced diet. They are filling, a good source of energy and are also a good source of vitamins C, B6, folate and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and folate
Steaming v Boiled
Steaming potatoes and many other vegetables is often a better option than boiling, as much of the water-soluble vitamins they contain such as vitamin C, folate and the B vitamins leach into the water during cooking and are then lost when the water is thrown away.
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