14 Healthy Potato Side Dishes

Low-fat potato casserole

The recipe calls for Gruyere cheese, which has a strong nutty flavor so a small amount will do.

Recipe: Low-fat potato casserole

Baked potatoes stuffed with garlic-onion puree

These potatoes have a rich, creamy flavor without the added fat. The recipe uses a little butter and low-fat cream cheese.

Recipe: Baked potatoes stuffed with garlic-onion puree

Baked Sweet Potato Hasselbeck

Whole potatoes are sliced ​​accordion-shaped, seasoned with butter, and baked. The dish turns out tender on the inside with a crispy crust. This technique can be used with both sweet and regular potatoes.

Recipe: Baked Sweet Potato Hasselbeck

Vegan Roasted Garlic Crushed Potatoes

Yellow-fleshed potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, are firm, tender, and moderately starchy. This makes them an ideal base for mashed potatoes, especially in a vegan recipe; dairy-free mashed potatoes are low in fat and calories.

Recipe: Vegan Roasted Garlic Crushed Potatoes

Baked sweet potato with caramel crust

A little oil and maple syrup are all you need to coat the sweet potato slices. Bake the vegetables at a high temperature to crisp them up and intensify the flavor.

Recipe: Baked sweet potato with caramel crust

Cajun Potato Chips

For crispy Cajun potatoes, swap out the mayo for Greek yogurt for a creamier, healthier dip.

Recipe: Cajun Potato Chips

Waxy Potatoes Baked with Lemon

The potatoes are baked with the lemon peel, giving the side dish a rich lemon flavor.

Recipe: Waxy Potatoes Baked with Lemon

Potato cutlets

Add some bacon to simple potato patties and serve with Greek yogurt and grated cheddar.

Recipe: Potato cutlets

Purple jacket potatoes with rosemary oil and olives

Purple potatoes are boiled, preserving their color and texture. They are then drizzled with aromatic and healthy olive oil and tossed with zesty olives.

Recipe: Purple jacket potatoes with rosemary oil and olives

Potato, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash Gratin

This casserole is based on the traditional Provençal dish tian, which features roasted summer vegetables. Try substituting thyme or oregano for the rosemary, or adding thinly sliced ​​eggplant to the mixture.

Recipe: Potato, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash Gratin

Potatoes with fennel

Fennel seeds fried in butter, lemon juice and parsley give boiled new potatoes an unusually pleasant taste.

Recipe: Potatoes with fennel

Sweet Potato Puree with Orange

The most important thing in any side dish is vibrant flavor and color. The secret to this puree is low-fat buttermilk, which adds a piquant flavor and a delicate texture without the addition of butter.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Puree with Orange

Sweet Potatoes in Horseradish Butter

The combination of maple syrup, horseradish, and butter with the savory, slightly sweet sweet potato is just right. You'll barely even notice how low-fat this dish is.

Recipe: Sweet Potatoes in Horseradish Butter

Oven-baked French fries

Eating healthy doesn't mean giving up French fries. Ellie offers a simple recipe for crispy fries that are baked in the oven instead of deep-fried.

Recipe: Oven-baked French fries