Updated August 08, 2015.

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I love potatoes. I think they're my favorite food. Here's a hearty side dish that's the perfect companion for steaks, roasts, chops, poultry and seafood. I can almost smell the delicious aroma of the potatoes and rosemary right now.

Oven roasted potatoes are a great addition to vegetarian meals as well. My favorite is to serve these potatoes with a big helping of Swiss chard and some black beans or chickpeas.

Best of all -- this dish is good for you. I know potatoes are starchy -- that doesn't make them bad, it just means you have to watch your serving size. Your starchy foods should take up about 1/4 of your plate, leaving plenty of room for green and colorful vegetables and a protein source.

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, potassium, folate and fiber, while being almost fat-free. This recipe uses a little olive oil, which in small amounts is good for your heart. 

Choose potatoes that are firm and don't have a green tint. Greenish potatoes contain solanine, which has a bitter flavor.

This recipe makes 4 servings with about 100 calories or so each and 2 grams of heart-healthy fiber. 

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