Parmentier Potatoes
A deliciously simple alternative to chips or roasted potatoes!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories168
- Carbs34g
- Protein3.9g
- Fat0.9g
- Saturates0.1g
- Sugars1.7g
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For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
Parmentier Potatoes is a recipe named after an 18th century Frenchman who advocated for potatoes so much, he was alleged to have given bouquets of potato blossoms to royalty!
We like to think we’re carrying on this important pro-potato work with our slimmed down version of a dish that’s typically swimming in oil, so it’s ideal for anyone following diets like Weight Watchers. Crispy and golden brown on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Parmentier Potatoes can be cooked in an oven or an air fryer for convenience.
We’ve used simple store cupboard staples for seasoning, so you can whip this up as a super side dish on the days you don’t feel like chips or mash!
What diets is this Parmentier Potatoes recipe suitable for?
This Parmentier Potatoes recipe is suitable for vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free diets.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Parmentier Potatoes?
You only need a handful of ingredients, and it’s likely you’ll already have them in the cupboard!
If you have some fresh garlic and rosemary, you can use these instead if you prefer.
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How many calories are in Parmentier Potatoes?
There are 168 calories per portion in this Parmentier Potatoes recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Parmentier Potatoes recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
Step 2
Add the cubed potatoes to a pan of boiling water and parboil for 10 minutes. They should still be firm when you take them out. Drain off the water.
Step 3
Spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray and spread the potato cubes on the tray. Spray again with low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over the garlic and rosemary.
Step 4
Place the potatoes in the middle of the hot oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Serve as a side with your favourite main.
What could I serve with Parmentier Potatoes?
Parmentier Potatoes are really versatile and you can have them as a side with your roast dinner, as a change to chips or mash, or even alongside a full English instead of calorific hash browns! Some of the mains we think work beautifully with Parmentier Potatoes are:
How do you know when Parmentier Potatoes are cooked?
You should cook the potatoes until golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the inside, which takes around 25 minutes. You could cook them in an air fryer too, which would be slightly quicker.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Parmentier Potatoes in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftover Parmentier Potatoes in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Parmentier Potatoes?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Parmentier Potatoes?
From chilled: Place on a baking sheet, sprayed with a little low calorie cooking spray and reheat in a hot oven for 5-10 minutes.
From frozen: Allow to defrost and reheat as above.
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Parmentier Potatoes
A deliciously simple alternative to chips or roast potatoes. Ideal when counting calories or on a slimming or Weight Watchers diet!
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
35 MINS
- KCals 168
- Carbs 34G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 220°c.
- Add the cubed potatoes to a pan of boiling water and parboil for 10 minutes. They should still be firm when you take them out. Drain off the water.
- Spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray and spread the potato cubes onto the tray. Spray again with low calorie cooking spray and sprinkle over the garlic and rosemary.
- Place the potatoes in the middle of the hot oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Serve as a side with your favourite main.
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Nina AddisonSunday 21st January 2024
what is a serving size?
Cheryl LloydSunday 4th February 2024
This recipe serves 4, so a serving would be quarter of the dish 😊
N smithSunday 22nd January 2023
I do them in the ninja. No par boiling. Super easy and quick! . They take about 15 min, depending how small they are(give it take a few mins), keep turning them every 4 mins like u do chips. 👌
HollyMonday 23rd January 2023
Hey Natalie, thanks so much for your helpful tip!
Hannah JolliffeMonday 11th January 2021
Hi Could you make the Parmentier Potatoes in an Actifry instead of the oven, using the lowcal spray and no oil? Thanks
SharonMonday 11th January 2021
Hi Hannah, yes, you could cook these in an airfryer, they should take less time than the 25 minutes stated in the oven method. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
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