Heart-Healthy Fiesta Potatoes

Brighten up your plate with Heart-Healthy Fiesta Potatoes – a vibrant, low-sodium recipe that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful! This dish features tender roasted red potatoes paired with a colorful trio of bell peppers, all tossed in a fragrant blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ensures heart-friendly fats, while a finishing touch of fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice adds a burst of freshness. Perfect as a side dish or a plant-forward centerpiece, these roasted potatoes are simple to make, taking just 15 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to roast. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and wholesome ingredients, this oven-roasted recipe is a delightfully satisfying addition to your healthy eating routine. Ideal for meal preppers, veggie lovers, and anyone seeking heart-healthy recipes that don’t compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds small red potatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed potatoes with red, yellow, and green bell peppers.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil over the potato and pepper mixture, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 5

Add minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are well coated with the spices.

Step 6

Spread the potato mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the roasted potatoes and drizzle with fresh lime juice.

Step 9

Toss everything together on the baking sheet to ensure the cilantro and lime juice are evenly distributed.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delicious and heart-healthy side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1135.8 grams (1135.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	850

Total Fat 29.50g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 797mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 137.90g	50%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 23.10g
Protein 17.70g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 4036mg	86%

*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: 29.9%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 62.1%