Baked Potato Wedges

One of the easiest appetizers/snack one can make without going all crazy. Most of the kids love potatoes. This makes a perfect snack for the kids when they get back home after a long day at school. All you have to do is marinate quickly with herbs on hand and throw in some paprika, pepper pwd, salt, Evv oil and bake... while the oven does its work, you can sip on your cuppa chai or coffee till the oven goes ding! :)

Best version to consume potatoes is either baked or boiled. But a little bit of oil and cheese goes a long way. These baked wedges are simply addictive. Makes a great side dish for big parties! You can make a big tray of it with minimum sweating :) I swear :):)

Ingredients:

• 3 big size potatoes or 6-7 small size potatoes
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil (can add more if you wish)
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder
• 1/2 tsp each rosemary, thyme (dry or fresh)
• 1-2 tbsp shredded cheese of your choice ( I like parmesan)
• salt as per taste

Preparation:
Wash, clean and pat dry the potatoes. Cut it into long wedges. You can keep the skin on. (just love it that way)
Mix all the ingredients and let the wedges get slathered in the oil and herbs mixture.
Take a baking tray, place a parchment paper or silver foil, spray some oil.
Pour the wedges into the tray and spread it out.
Heat the oven to 400F /200C and bake for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, just turn sides of the wedges.
Serve hot as is or with your favorite dip or ketchup.

njoY!! happY cookinG!!

Health Benefits:
Due to the increased interest in foods that are low-carb or low-glycemic index, the potato has unjustly earned a bad reputation. Potatoes consumed in simple roasted, grilled, boiled, steamed manner with little or no oil/butter is very healthy and nutritious for health. It is loaded with calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron that helps in having strong bones. It has vitamin B6 which supports heart health. Choline is a very important and versatile nutrient in potatoes that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory.