Herbed Baked Potato Wedges

Vegan option

I love potato wedges, however they are usually not that healthy because they are often fried.  So, I figured out another way to have one of my favorite side items.  Bake them.  And, to up the health benefits to the potatoes why not add lots of herbs and seasonings.  This in turn will make them taste better too.

Usually, potato wedges need a sauce for dipping like ketchup, which has extra sugar in it.  Being that I’m a health conscious person I try to greatly reduce my sugar intake.  Especially if it’s not from fruits, veggies or whole grains.  With my Herbed Baked Potato Wedges, there is no need for ketchup or dipping sauce.  At least in my opinion they don’t need anything, all the spices and herbs add tons of flavor.

If you do want to add some more healthy fats you can toss potatoes in 1 tbsp olive oil after you remove them from the oven and/or sprinkle with a a little salt.  I’d suggest pink himalayan salt, or sea salt.  My Herbed Baked Potato Wedges are the perfect side dish to pretty much any meal, but I like them best with sandwiches, veggie burgers or baked fish.

Healthy Herbed Baked Potato Wedges

Ingredients

• 3 medium - large potatoes
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 ½ tsp minced garlic or garlic powder
• 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp sea salt or pink himalayan
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional, skip if making dairy free and vegan)

Directions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees, if your oven seems to cook things quicker than suggested cooking times, only preheat to 450 degrees.  Wash, and cut potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks/wedges.  Put potatoes on a big bowl, coat with 1 tbsp avocado oil and stir to fully coat each potato.  Add in all seasonings, then stir to coat potatoes.  Place potatoes on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.  Bake in oven about 25-35 mins or until a nice golden brown, flipping / stirring the potatoes halfway through.  Let cool a few minutes.  Sprinkle potatoes with parmesan cheese, if you are using theparmesan cheese.  Makes five servings.  Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

5 Servings per Recipe

Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Total Fat 3.75g
	Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 22g
	Dietary Fiber 2.5g
Protein 4g

Gluten Free! These are Dairy Free and Vegan, if you skip the parmesan cheese.

*Nutrition facts will vary depending on the size of the potatoes, and if you  skip theparmesan cheese.

**I always suggest using organic ingredients whenever possible.