what can you replace a potato with?

coco3382458
coco3382458 Posts: 296 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have heard of replacing spaghetti with spaghetti squash and I know there are some others. But I just made an awesome cream of celery soup today which called for potatoes and I am trying to think what I can use in its place next time I make it thats not so carby but is a similar replacement

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  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    mac & cheese-
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Whats wrong with carbs? Just eat a broth or plain meat stew if carbs are an issue.
  • misssiri
    misssiri Posts: 335 Member
    There's nothing wrong with potatoes or carbs. Just fit it into your calorie goal.
  • careydesignstudio
    careydesignstudio Posts: 16 Member
    plus potatoes are loaded with potassium, which balances out sodium intake (helps get rid of that water weight)
  • tjwichman
    tjwichman Posts: 19 Member
    Cauliflower is used often as a substitute for potatoes :)
  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,706 Member
    Since you said your's was a cream of celery soup, I can imagine cubes of Jicama or water chestnuts to give a little contrast, or cooked make a more soft addition . Maybe the recipe required potatoes for added creaminess. In this case I would just leave them out.
  • dinkydudette
    dinkydudette Posts: 71
    plus potatoes are loaded with potassium, which balances out sodium intake (helps get rid of that water weight)

    really? potatoes are amazing.
  • ChristinaR720
    ChristinaR720 Posts: 1,186
    Don't replace the potato...embrace the potato!
  • Myxalplyx
    Myxalplyx Posts: 129 Member
    I have heard of replacing spaghetti with spaghetti squash and I know there are some others. But I just made an awesome cream of celery soup today which called for potatoes and I am trying to think what I can use in its place next time I make it thats not so carby but is a similar replacement

    http://voices.yahoo.com/top-five-low-carb-potato-substitutes-507637.html
  • JanMachnik
    JanMachnik Posts: 1
    You could use any winter squash (cubed and baked). Butternut would be a good choice.
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    potatoes are amazing.
    This. I'm limiting wheat but embracing potato.

    As for the OP, I think I would just omit it from the soup because nothing is the same. Another root veggie would probably be best, but they will also be carby.

    I don't know the recipe but if I were omitting the potato in a soup I would probably throw in carrots.
  • ncmedic201
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    plus potatoes are loaded with potassium, which balances out sodium intake (helps get rid of that water weight)

    ^^^ Potatoes get a bad rap...but the potassium is in the skin so if you're looking for high potassium foods make sure you eat the skin too.
  • krhn
    krhn Posts: 781 Member
    Erm... Crisps? :blushing:

    (Please don't kill me...) ????
  • JustineMarie21
    JustineMarie21 Posts: 437 Member
    Cauliflour :)
    Chop, Boil, Drain, Season, mash. HUngry girl has awesome cauliflour mashie recipes.
  • quiltlovinlisa
    quiltlovinlisa Posts: 1,710 Member
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    Eating red skinned potatoes, turkey meatballs and salad for dinner.

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