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  • Choose: Firm and fairly smooth potatoes. Avoid potatoes that have sprouted or have wilted or wrinkled skin, cut surfaces, green or dark areas.
  • Store: In a cool, humid (but not wet), dark place. Do not wash before storing. Do not refrigerate.
  • How to use: Wash well. Potatoes can be steamed, boiled, baked or microwaved.
potatoes

Recipes:

Baked Potato Strips
Red Potato Wedges
Spinach Potato Pancakes

For more recipes, nutrition, and preparation information, visit the Potatoes, Bulletin #4179 – part of UMaine Extension’s Vegetables and Fruits for Health series.

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For more information about Harvest for Hunger, contact your local county Extension office or complete and submit our contact form.

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