Description
Light, comforting Yukon Gold potatoes cooked cleanly and portioned for calorie-conscious meals. Learn how to enjoy them with smart cooking methods.
Ingredients
Scale
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 300g total)
1 tsp olive oil (optional, for roasting)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh herbs (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Wash and scrub the Yukon Gold potatoes well.
2. Boil, steam, or roast according to desired method.
3. If roasting, lightly toss in 1 tsp olive oil and bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
4. Slice and season with salt, pepper, or fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Boiled Yukon Gold potatoes have around 85 calories per 100g.
To lower calories, avoid butter or creamy toppings.
Pair with lean proteins and vegetables for a complete low-calorie meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiled or Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg