Grilled Garlic Potatoes

There was a recent article with some latest research about how it is not the hamburgers that are making Americans fat… it is the potatoes. Hmm, really??? I was very disappointed to read the article. I guess I knew that fried potatoes are not the greatest things to eat but some how a burger seems incomplete with fries. As most of you know, I am all about healthy eating but I can’t refuse fries or potato chips.. so my solution is not to have the bag of chips in the house. Once in a while I buy the low-fat ones which are just as good. A few here or there is okay but it is a problem if you have half a bag!

I love fries as well… but I have been making oven or grilled potatoes at home instead. They give me the same satisfaction as the fried variety without all the calories. Obviously even the grilled potatoes need to be consumed in moderation… oh, well..

Anyway, this version is delicious with some olive oil, salt and lots of minced garlic. I placed them on a grill pan as the burgers were cooking. Try them this weekend with your main entree…

• 1 pound red skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges and three quarters cooked
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Pepper

Mix the potato wedges with garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well and place onto a grill pan. Cook till the wedges are crisp on the outside and golden brown. Check for seasonings and serve with burgers.