Crispy, Smoky Potatoes for a Satisfying Savory Snack
When you're craving something warm, crispy, and savory between meals, these Roasted Paprika Potatoes are an easy whole-food option. Bite-sized yellow potatoes are coated with paprika, garlic, onion, ground flaxseed, and arrowroot powder, then roasted until golden on the outside and tender in the center.
There's no added oil required! The potatoes are moistened with a small amount of vegetable broth before the seasonings are added. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro finishes them off, creating a simple snack that's flavorful enough to enjoy straight from the baking sheet.
Potatoes Provide Satisfying Complex Carbohydrates
Potatoes sometimes get reduced to simply being a source of carbohydrates, but whole potatoes offer much more. They naturally provide potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber, particularly when the skin is left intact.
Their starch also makes potatoes especially satisfying, while roasting creates the contrast of a browned exterior and fluffy center that makes this recipe feel like classic seasoned potato wedges or fries, without requiring deep frying.
Paprika, Garlic, and Onion Bring Big Savory Flavor
Paprika provides the defining flavor and warm color of these potatoes, while garlic and onion powder create a more savory, aromatic seasoning blend. For an even deeper flavor, the original recipe suggests swapping regular paprika for smoked paprika.
These seasonings are particularly useful in low-fat cooking because they create layers of flavor without relying on large quantities of oil or rich sauces. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice after roasting is another easy way to brighten everything up.
Arrowroot Helps Create a Crispier Exterior
Arrowroot powder may seem like an unusual ingredient for roasted potatoes, but here it plays an important culinary role. The potatoes are coated with arrowroot along with the spices before going into the oven.
That light coating helps dry the exterior during roasting, encouraging a crispier surface while the inside stays tender. Tossing the potatoes halfway through cooking also helps them brown more evenly.
Ground Flaxseed Adds Texture and Plant-Based Nutrition
Ground flaxseed joins the arrowroot and seasonings in the coating, adding subtle texture and a mild nutty flavor. Flaxseed also provides fiber and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential plant-based omega-3 fatty acid.
The finished snack contains just 3 grams of fat per serving while providing 11 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein.
A Savory Snack That's Worth the Wait
These Roasted Paprika Potatoes take a little longer than a grab-and-go snack, but most of that time happens hands-off in the oven. What comes out is warm, crispy, well-seasoned, and substantial enough to satisfy when you're craving something savory.
And if you happen to have leftovers waiting in the refrigerator, don't save them for later in the day. Reheat them the next morning and they make an easy, flavorful breakfast too.
Roasted Paprika Potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 ½ cups (440g) Potatoes (chopped into bite-sized pieces) - About 4 medium-sized potatoes
- ¼ cup (1075g) Vegetable Broth, Low Sodium - Available in 32-ounce cartons
- 2 tbsps (20g) Flax Seeds, Freshly Ground - Available in 10-ounce bags
- 2 tsps (48g) Arrowroot Powder - Available in 16-ounce bags
- 1 tsp (10g) Paprika - Available in spice jars
- ½ tsp (14g) Garlic Powder - Available in spice jars
- ¼ tsp (3g) Onion Powder - Available in spice jars
- 2 tbsps (1g) Cilantro (chopped) - Available in spice jars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with the vegetable broth. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with the ground flaxseed, arrowroot powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then toss again until the potatoes are evenly coated.
- Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking sheet and spread them into an even layer. Roast for 40 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- More Flavor: For additional flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes after roasting. For a smoky variation, use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
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