Heart-Healthy Potato Stir-Fry

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Heart-Healthy Potato Stir-Fry, a quick 30-minute recipe that's both wholesome and delicious. Featuring tender slices of red potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and nutrient-packed baby spinach, this dish is a flavorful medley of fresh vegetables seasoned with garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Gently crisped in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, the stir-fry balances its rich, savory notes with subtle freshness from parsley and a sprinkle of ground black pepper. Perfect served on its own or over quinoa or brown rice, this one-pan meal is as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces small red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium bell pepper (red, yellow, or green)
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash the red potatoes thoroughly and cut them into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 5 minutes to soften them slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are in the microwave, slice the onion and bell pepper into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 7

Add the microwaved potato slices to the skillet. Spread them out in a single layer and let them cook for about 3 minutes on one side, or until they begin to brown.

Step 8

Gently stir the potatoes to mix with the vegetables, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 9

Add the baby spinach to the skillet, and pour in the low-sodium soy sauce. Stir-fry everything together for another 2 minutes, until the spinach wilts slightly.

Step 10

Season the stir-fry with ground black pepper and fresh lemon juice.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 12

Serve the heart-healthy potato stir-fry warm, either on its own or over a bed of cooked quinoa or brown rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1281.9 grams (1281.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1003

Total Fat 29.60g	38%
Saturated Fat 4.10g	21%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1156mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 170.20g	62%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 21.20g
Protein 26.00g	52%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 242mg	19%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 4694mg	100%

*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: 25.3%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 64.8%