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Baked Potatoes with Chard

in Saffron Sauce
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Baked Potatoes with Chard

Baked Potatoes with Chard - Excitingly different: Potatoes with a Middle Eastern-influenced accompaniment

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Health Score:
75 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
425
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Chard is extremely low in calories and, together with the potatoes, provides a cocktail of vitamins that benefits nerves, heart and bones, among other things. It also contains considerable amounts of fibre.

If it's gonna be strictly vegan: Replace the yogurt with a soy-based yogurt.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie425 cal.(20 %)
Protein15 g(15 %)
Fat19 g(16 %)
Carbohydrates44 g(29 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage10 g(33 %)
Vitamin A1.2 mg(150 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E9.2 mg(77 %)
Vitamin K13.6 μg(23 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin7.6 mg(63 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate73 μg(24 %)
Pantothenic acid1.3 mg(22 %)
Biotin1.4 μg(3 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C75 mg(79 %)
Potassium1,615 mg(40 %)
Calcium341 mg(34 %)
Magnesium231 mg(77 %)
Iron7.4 mg(49 %)
Iodine12 μg(6 %)
Zinc2.2 mg(28 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.5 g
Uric acid167 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Complete sugar11 g
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
2 large potatoes (each about 250 grams)
400 grams Swiss chard (preferably leaf chard)
1 Tbsp raisins (20 grams)
1 Tbsp unpeeled almonds (30 grams)
150 grams Yogurt (low-fat)
1 tsp Pastry flour
100 milliliters Vegetable broth
1 sm can Saffron (0.1 grams)
2 Tbsps Canola oil
salt
peppers
ground Cumin
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Vegetable brush, 1 Paper towel, 1 pointed Knife, 1 Cutting board, 1 Sieve, 1 Large knife, 2 Small bowls, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Non-stick pan (with lid), 1 Wooden spoon

Preparation steps

1.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 1

Scrub potatoes thoroughly under running water and pat dry. Pierce several times with a sharp knife and bake the potatoes in a preheated oven at 200°C (fan 170°C, gas mark 3)(approximately 400°F/convection 340°F) on the middle rack for 45 minutes.

2.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse chard thoroughly, drain and trim. Chop leaves and if desired, cut stalks into thin strips. Soak raisins in a small bowl with about 50 ml (approximately 3 1/2 tablespoon) of lukewarm water. Coarsely chop the almonds.

3.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 3

In a small bowl, mix yogurt with flour until smooth. Heat broth in a pot and stir in saffron threads.

4.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 4

Heat oil in a large non-stick pan. Sauté chard 2-3 minutes. Pour in saffron broth and cook covered over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.

5.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 5

Move chard slightly to the side. Stir yogurt-flour mixture into the broth, mix everything well and return to a boil.

6.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 6

Add raisins and almonds. Season to taste with salt, pepper and cumin.

7.
Baked Potatoes with Chard preparation step 7

Cut potatoes in half and season with salt. Serve with chard.

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