When are Potatoes in Season?
- Fall
- Winter
Potatoes come in a variety of sizes and colors, including red, pink, yellow, and even purple. Potatoes can be starchy or waxy, which impacts how they should be cooked. Store potatoes in a cool, dark location for several weeks. Potatoes can be cooked in the microwave, roasted, or baked and added to soups, stews, salads, or the top of a casserole.
Fun fact: Potatoes are also called "spuds" for the 15th-century tool used to dig them up.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Potato Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Potatoes. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- All About Potatoes - Brochure (PDF, 3.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
- Potato Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 23.1MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Potatoes Family Newsletter (PDF, 825KB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Potato Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Fresh Potatoes Handout (PDF, 879 KB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Fresh Red Potatoes Handout (PDF, 866 KB) USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Potatoes from Garden to Table. North Dakota State University Extension Service.
- The Spud Syllabus (PDF, 1.7MB). Washington Potatoes.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Potato Cakes. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- Superhero Shepherds Pie. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Potatoes. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Potatoes. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Washington Potato Recipes. Washington Potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 medium potato ( 213g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 147 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 34 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 22 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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