How To Tell If Your Potatoes Are Poisonous
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How To Avoid Solanine
The best way to avoid eating poisonous potatoes is with proper preservation. Store your potatoes in a dark, cool, and humid place. You can cover your potatoes, but make sure to keep them in a container that allows for ventilation. Check to see if any of them have turned green or are starting to sprout before you cook them. To further prevent your potatoes from sprouting, check out this handy tip.
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VIDEO: Crispy Zucchini Potato Cakes
Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!
INGREDIENTS
- 5 Potatoes
- 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
- 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
- 3/ Cup milk
- 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
- 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
- Parmesan, to sprinkle
- Salt and pepper, to season
METHOD
- Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
- In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly.
- On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!