A healthy version of fit French potatoes? This is the recipe

Our recipe for fit French potatoes is packed with vitamins as well as energy, which won't make you gain weight and will keep you in great shape.

The delicious fit French potatoes are suitable to serve for lunch, but also for dinner. The original French potatoes are prepared with potatoes, bacon or sausage, hermelin, cream and egg.

Instead of bacon, we use very healthy and light turkey meat and healthier sheep's cheese.

Turkey meat has many advantages over the aforementioned bacon or sausage. It is much lighter because it contains little fat, so it is easily digestible and does not promote the formation of cholesterol in the blood vessels.

Of the vitamins, this type of meat contains zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium and vitamins B3, B6, B12. It therefore has a positive effect on anaemic disorders, thinning bones, anaemia, liver function and also on the nervous system.

This formula can be especially enjoyed by ladies, for whom it is particularly valuable in terms of its iron content, and this is essential during menstruation. It also supports blood formation and the functioning of red blood cells.

Men will also be pleased with the zinc content, which has a beneficial effect on the human immune system and on potency.

Potatoes are clearly one of the most popular ingredients in many cuisines, so we were able to tweak this recipe from France to suit our tastes and needs.

They contain a lot of water and a lot of nutritious starches. Among the vitamins, potatoes contain A, B1, B2 and B6, C, they are also a source of iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, fluorine or sodium.

Thanks to their phenolic acid content, they help us fight harmful bacteria and viruses.

The composition of potatoes is beneficial for proper digestion and, thanks to proper preparation, they also help to manage diabetes, boost heart health, lower cholesterol, reduce the signs of ageing or lower blood pressure. We can also thank them for boosting immunity or reducing insomnia.

Other healthy ingredients in our recipe are definitely sheep's hard cheese and sour cream.

Sour cream contributes more to our health than you might think. Its noble bacteria have a positive effect on our digestion.

It helps with a bloated belly and difficult digestion. Surprisingly, it also helps treat flu and colds because it boosts immunity.

It contains mainly calcium and protein, as well as phosphorus, selenium, vitamins C, E and B vitamins including cobalamin (B12).

Sheep's cheese, on the other hand, has more digestible fats and is less calorific. It contains vitamins A, D, E, B and folic acid. Its composition makes it suitable for lactose intolerant people.

Raw materials

• 5 large potatoes
• 1 turkey breast
• 150 g sheep's cheese

Topping

• 1 pk sour cream
• salt
• black pepper
• basil
• olive oil
• garlic

Recipe for fit French potatoes

1. First clean and wash the potatoes. Then cut them into thin slices.

2. Wash and clean the turkey breasts as well. You can soak them overnight in milk with pepper and salt. They will be softer and juicier.

3. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.

4. Meanwhile, prepare a dressing of sour cream, a little olive oil, chopped fresh basil, 3 cloves of garlic, a pinch of pepper and salt.

Add spices to the dressing to taste, more garlic, basil, etc.

5. Gradually layer the potatoes in the baking dish, then layer the thinly sliced meat on top. Pour over the dressing.

6. Layer the potatoes on top of the meat, the cheese on top and the potatoes again.

You can layer this several times, depending on the quantity and your taste.

7. Finally, cover the baking dish and bake at 185 degrees Celsius for about an hour, until the potatoes and meat are tender.

At the end of the baking time, you can uncover the dish to achieve a crispy surface of the potatoes.

This recipe can be varied. You can use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, but they need to be baked for longer. You can also make a vegan version - use veggie meat or just plain tofu and substitute coconut milk or vegan white yoghurt for the cream.

Enjoy!

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