WebThe potato is a starchy food, a tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable native to the Americas. The plant is a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile.
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WebPotatoes are underground tubers that grow on the roots of the potato plant, Solanum tuberosum. This plant is from the nightshade family and related to tomatoes and tobacco.
WebThe potato is native to the Peruvian-Bolivian Andes and is one of the world’s main food crops. Potatoes are frequently served whole or mashed as a cooked vegetable and are also ground into potato flour, used in baking and as a thickener for sauces. The tubers are highly digestible and supply vitamin C, protein, thiamin, and niacin.
WebPotato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. More than a billion people worldwide eat potato, and global total crop production exceeds 300 million metric tons. Potato is a critical crop in terms of food security in the face of population growth and increased hunger rates.
WebPotatoes are also fat-free, gluten-free, plant-based, affordable, and a quality carbohydrate. They are cholesterol-free and sodium-free, with only 110 calories per 5.3oz serving. Based on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), potatoes can help Americans of all ages follow a healthy eating pattern.
WebOne potato, two potato—you’ll be making more when you use all the tips here for fluffy baked potatoes with crispy skin. Garlic Home Fries Recipe Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
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WebAll potatoes are tubers, but sweet potatoes are actually categorized as a root vegetable and part of the nightshade family. They have a reddish orange skin that's quite tough, meaning most sweet potato dishes are peeled before or after cooking. The interior is a bright orange, creamy, and sweet, making it good for both savory and sweet dishes.
WebThe perfect baked potato is crunchy on the outside and light on the inside, and Alton’s recipe guarantees just that. He bakes the potato directly on the oven rack, which makes for crispier skin.