Low Fat Fiesta Potatoes

Add a burst of vibrant flavor to your table with Low Fat Fiesta Potatoes—a wholesome, oven-roasted dish bursting with Mexican-inspired flair. Tender red potatoes are perfectly seasoned with a bold blend of cumin, chili powder, and garlic, then baked alongside crisp bell peppers and sweet red onion for a colorful medley of textures and tastes. Fresh cilantro and a zesty squeeze of lime elevate this healthy, oil-light recipe, making it a guilt-free crowd-pleaser that's ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect as a nutritious side dish or a light vegetarian main course, this recipe combines simplicity and bold flavors for a fiesta in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large red potatoes
• 1 second spray olive oil spray
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the red potatoes thoroughly, then cut them into small cubes, about 1/2 inch in size.

Step 3

Place the potato cubes in a large mixing bowl and lightly spray them with olive oil, tossing to ensure even coating.

Step 4

Dice the red and green bell peppers and the red onion into small, uniform pieces and add them to the bowl with the potatoes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the vegetable mixture and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with spices.

Step 7

Spread the seasoned vegetables in an even layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and lightly browned.

Step 9

While the potatoes are baking, finely chop the fresh cilantro and set it aside.

Step 10

Once the potatoes are finished baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes.

Step 11

Squeeze the juice of the lime over the mixture and toss in the chopped cilantro.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy your low fat fiesta potatoes as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	773.3

Total Fat 2.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1275.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.0g	0%
Total Sugars 25.5g
Protein 22.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 218.5mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 4279.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 86.4%