WW Crunchy Parmesan Potatoes

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WW Crunchy Parmesan Potatoes are the perfect calorie-conscious replacement for anything warm, crunchy, and savory you crave. The outside of these golden, oven-roasted potato bites is perfectly crisp, but the inside is soft and fluffy. When tossed with mild seasonings and topped with Parmesan cheese, they add flavor without requiring thick butter or oils. WW Crunchy Parmesan Potatoes demonstrates that satisfying and guilt-free foods can coexist harmoniously on your plate!

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Course: Side or snack
  • Cuisine: European-inspired or American
  • Prep done in ten minutes
  • Cooking time: Forty minutes
  • Fifty minutes will be spent in total
  • Size per serve: 1 cup per person
  • Number of servings(total): Six servings
  • Cooking method: Oven roasting
  • Difficulty: Easy

TOOLS

  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • Silicone baking mat or parchment liner
  • Sharp knife

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • Parsley, two tbsps.
  • 2 pounds of potatoes
  • Salt, half a tsp.
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • Half a cup of Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Black pepper, half a tsp.
  • Onion powder, half a tsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES

ZERO-POINT AROMATICS

  • Using powdered onion and garlic provides a savory depth and classical aroma to your dish. You may replace the powdered garlic with freshly minced garlic.

PARMESAN CHEESE

  • Add the part-skim or reduced-fat grated Parmesan cheese to have a cheesy experience while keeping the points low. You can lower its amount if you want

POTATOES

  • Baby-sized Yukon gold or red potatoes will work best in this recipe. Divide each baby potato into one-half or one-fourth pieces before seasoning. They are naturally filling and creamy in taste. To keep the points low, replace them with the cubes of butter nut squash or keep the portion minimal.

PARSLEY

  • Freshly chopped parsley has zero points and adds freshness to the dish.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Turn the oven on, then adjust its setting to 220 degrees Celsius.
  2. Cover the base of the baking tray with a parchment liner or a baking silicone mat.
  3. Wash the potatoes first and dry them properly
  4. Divide the potatoes into halves or quarters for better roasting.
  5. Move the potato pieces to a big mixing bowl.
  6. Add salt, paprika, black pepper, olive oil, powdered onion, and garlic to the potatoes.
  7. Toss them well to season each piece of potato properly.
  8. Then, add half of the Parmesan cheese that has been grated and keep half for the topping.
  9. Mix the seasoned potatoes with cheese well.
  10. Arrange the seasoned potato pieces with their cut surfaces down in only one layer on the lined sheet.
  11. Now, place that baking sheet in the oven for approximately twenty minutes.
  12. Then, change the side of each potato piece and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over them evenly.
  13. Roast them for twenty more minutes till you see the top crispy and golden layer
  14. Take them out of the oven when the potatoes have a crisp exterior and a tender interior.
  15. Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over them.
  16. Your WW Crunchy Parmesan Potatoes are ready to serve.

TIPS

  • Never overcrowd the pan to ensure the proper crispness of each potato slice. Roasted the potatoes in two batches if needed.
  • To keep the points lower, spray the oil instead of mixing it.
  • Soak the cut potatoes in chilled water for twenty minutes before marinating and roasting. This will let you experience the crispy potatoes.

STORING DIRECTIONS FOR LEFTOVERS

CHILLING

  • Save the remaining roasted potatoes in a sealed container. Refrigerate it for approximately four days. Rewarm them using the oven for twelve minutes at 190 degrees C to bring the crispness back.

FREEZING

  • When the roasted potatoes cooled completely, shift them all to the freezer-safe bags. Freeze them for approximately two months. These can be warmed up again directly from the frozen state using the oven at 200 degrees C for twenty minutes.

FAQs

Are these potatoes suitable for kids?

  • Yes, they are crispy and mildly flavored and will be loved by people of every age group.

Can I make them vegan?

  • Sure! To get the cheesy taste, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese to go non-dairy, while lowering the calories.

Is there any tip to make them even crisper?

  • If you air fry them instead of baking, the results would be even more crisper.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Size/serve: 1 cup (about 150g)
Calories: ~145 kcal
Carbs in total: Twenty-four grams
Fiber: 3 g
Net carbohydrates: Twenty-one grams
Fats: 4 g
Sugar: Two grams
Proteins: 5 g
Sodium: 230 milligrams