Potatoes with Lime and Green Chilies
Low Salt-Sodium Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Many wouldn't think of lime with potatoes, but you might be surprised at the pleasing combination in this low-sodium recipe! Give it a try! If unsure, make one-half a recipe first.
Recipe Ingredients
1 pound of red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 green chili, seeded, rinsed
Recipe Directions
Place potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 15 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and transfer to a bowl. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir in lime juice and chili and simmer one or two minutes. Discard chili and pour lime mixture over potatoes. Season lightly with light salt or salt substitute to taste and toss.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 108 (Calories from fat: 21 percent)
Recipe makes 8 servings
Total Fat: 2.9g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Protein: 3.3g
Carbohydrates: 21.4g
Fiber: 2.5g
Sodium: 3.0g
Food exchanges: Vegetable 0.2, Fat 0.6
See also:
Potatoes Anna
Roasted Red Potatoes
Crispy Baked Potatoes
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