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cbabe

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4. Don't peel potatoes,

Reply to tblue37 (Original post)

Sun Jun 5, 2022, 01:26 PM

Jun 2022

https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-the-nutritional-value-of-the-potato-skins.htm

What is the Nutritional Value of Potato Skins?

J.Gunsch
Date: May 27, 2022

… leaving the potato skins intact can add nutrients to a meal. The potato, as well as the skin, are great sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, zinc, and protein, but neither naturally contain any fat, cholesterol, or sodium. Leaving the skin intact can also help preserve the nutrients in the flesh of the potato, which have a tendency to escape during cooking…more…

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How to peel potatoes: [View all] tblue37 Jun 2022 OP

I needed this when I was growing up. blm Jun 2022 #1

And a good way to give the boys a part in the family meal...no sexist comments, please!!!! Karadeniz Jun 2022 #2

That's a sexist comment. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #11

What did I say!!!!!!!!!!! Karadeniz Jun 2022 #13

I have an electric peeler. Put the potato on the spike, rsdsharp Jun 2022 #3

Don't peel potatoes, cbabe Jun 2022 #4

I only peel potatoes if I'm making mashed potatoes or potato soup. Arkansas Granny Jun 2022 #6

I avoid peeling potatoes whenever possible EYESORE 9001 Jun 2022 #7

I like red potatoes with skins for mashing. Tart skin compliments sweet milk/butter. Tell cbabe Jun 2022 #8

I don't if the skins are thin and "clean" Kali Jun 2022 #9

Oh ah only baby new reds for mashing with skins. Others are for baking or casseroles or sweet cbabe Jun 2022 #10

Yukon Gold are also good for cooking with skins on. They are my favorite potato. yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #14

I have a sensitivity to peeling potatoes. My hands turn badhair77 Jun 2022 #5

Brilliant!!!! What do they do in the winter??? nt LAS14 Jun 2022 #12

do it in the tub. mopinko Jun 2022 #15