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Potato Substitute??

Milton

Milton

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I can no longer eat potatoes in any form so I am looking for something as a replacement.I have seen a few recipes where radishes were used in stews and grilled but have not tried them.Is anyone here familiar with cooking radishes and have actually tried them?
 
I've been low-carb for about the last year (lost almost 50 lb) and have been discovering substitutes for wheat, sugar and starches along the way. Cauliflower mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes - don't knock it until you try it!

As a side note, giving up wheat has made me feel 10 years younger (I'm 65) - more energy, less aches and pains, no heartburn, no acid reflux, BP of 120/70. I never realized how addictive grains are - constantly keeping you in hunger mode - always wanting more (just like nicotine IMO).

Here's the book that got me started:

Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health: William Davis: 3520700000720: Amazon.com: Books@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Z83dLKJPL.@@AMEPARAM@@51Z83dLKJPL
 
What about sweet potatoes or yams? Lots of ways to cook them, including in stew-type dishes, which are very common in African and some Caribbean cuisine. They can be made into tasty French fries or chips. But I love them just baked and buttered. I can eat regular potatoes, but I'm trying to use the sweet 'taters more for their nutritional value and fine flavor.
 
My wife was on a "radish kick" for a while. A short while, as the rest of the family slammed the brakes on that misguided experiment. I don't recall any way she prepared them as being particularly palatable.

I know my son tacked a few up to our range target board out back and blasted them with his .22. I imagine he'd tell you he likes them best at 50 yards.

I will say we substitute cauliflower for spuds quite a bit. steamed, roasted, even mashed. Best is; a few minutes in the microwave to soften them up. Dip part of the flower lightly in light mayo and then cornflake crumbs and broil till crumbs are toasted. Good stuff!

Good luck Milton!
 
You bet

Milton said:
I can no longer eat potatoes in any form so I am looking for something as a replacement.I have seen a few recipes where radishes were used in stews and grilled but have not tried them.Is anyone here familiar with cooking radishes and have actually tried them?
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I have pre-diabetes and can no longer have potatos, rice, bread, pasta, salt, sugar beer or anything remotely enjoyable. But I digress.

My wife substitutes radishes for potatos regularly. The most palatable is cooked in a stew or simply boiled like new potatos with copious amounts of garlic. I don't think she has grilled them yet.

"Mashed Potatos" made from steamed cauliflower is my favorite potato substitute, just make sure to drain it well- cauliflower tends to hold a lot of water, otherwise it will be extremely soupy.
 
Unless it's the starch that's the issue, I tell ya what...
I've fallen in love with cattails.
The roots can be dug up and used anyway you use taters. Just strip off the outer covering to expose the white cores.I've even dried 'em and ground 'em into flour and now they're my favorite flapjacks.
 
Radishes do not fill the nutitional role that potatoes do. I was baffled to see that post. :confused:

Rice is the obvious answer, and brown rice has greater nutrients than white rice. I like a mix of brown and wild rice.

Sweet potatoes or yams may be the answer? They're delicious, and Outback Steakhouse here has them on the menu. Since they became an option, I've seldom ordered plain potatoes or rice.

I do like radishes in salads. BTW, red onions will help to clear a stuffy nose. I ask the waitress to see that I get extra onions. Most restaurants don't include enough on salads.
 
Rutabaga? ( I do not care for them) Turnips. The mashed califlower just doen't make it our house. I will eat it regular like Broc but not mashed.

Guess it depends I why you can not eat spuds any more. You looking for a low glycemic value?
 
Thanks everybody!I may order that book Wheat Belly and see what happens!My wife just cooked a few radishes on the stove top and they were not too bad,beats the heck out of constant arthritis!!
 
Rule3 said:
Rutabaga? ( I do not care for them) Turnips.
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I was hoping the first reference to rutabagas here would be positive. Oh well, they are not for everybody. I think no lutefisk dinner is complete without rutabagas, as they lend a splash of color to an otherwise monochromatic spread. I am well aware there are many Norwegians who disagree, but for the life of me, I can't see why.

lutefisk.jpg
 
Take the time to read up on this ancient Andean food which can be made to substitute for a variety of foods, served like rice, formed into patty's, served like pasta, etc.

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I have some bad news guys. You can NOT turn turkey into beef or bacon and you can Not turn tofu, soy bean curd or anything else into potato. It is either a potato or it ain't.

I think it is better to face the fact and just deal with it than to frustrate yourself by trying to get something else to taste like potato. I hate you have to give it up but in the long run you'll be happier if you just let it go and move on.

I know this from my own practical experience. I spent years in frustration before I wised up. I ain't lookin' back......
 
beach elvis said:
Unless it's the starch that's the issue, I tell ya what...
I've fallen in love with cattails.
The roots can be dug up and used anyway you use taters. Just strip off the outer covering to expose the white cores.I've even dried 'em and ground 'em into flour and now they're my favorite flapjacks.
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this idea does not excite our cat whatsoever :eek:
 
loutent said:
I've been low-carb for about the last year (lost almost 50 lb) and have been discovering substitutes for wheat, sugar and starches along the way. Cauliflower mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes - don't knock it until you try it!
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I have tried it. My wife tried to sneak it passed me. Aside from the smell, texture and taste it wasn't bad. I do think you should make your own opinion about it but it is not for me.
 
Marshwheeling said:
I was hoping the first reference to rutabagas here would be positive. Oh well, they are not for everybody. I think no lutefisk dinner is complete without rutabagas, as they lend a splash of color to an otherwise monochromatic spread. I am well aware there are many Norwegians who disagree, but for the life of me, I can't see why.

lutefisk.jpg
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My Mom was full blooded Norwegian. Her Father was a Pro Chef.

I am a semi foodie and an excellent cook.I like most anything.

N:prwegian Food bites!:p;)

German, Sweds, Italian, Polish anything but Norge!

All I can remember was Grand Pop making HEAD CHEESE
 
Rule3 said:
My Mom was full blooded Norwegian. Her Father was a Pro Chef.

I am a semi foodie and an excellent cook.I like most anything.

N:prwegian Food bites!:p;)

German, Sweds, Italian, Polish anything but Norge!

All I can remember was Grand Pop making HEAD CHEESE
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You Lie sir, lie!!!! :D

Ok i kid, im from E. Europe and its a mix of food from N. Europe to central Asia...including Norde....i love it!!

Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk 2
 
loutent said:
I've been low-carb for about the last year (lost almost 50 lb) and have been discovering substitutes for wheat, sugar and starches along the way. Cauliflower mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes - don't knock it until you try it!

As a side note, giving up wheat has made me feel 10 years younger (I'm 65) - more energy, less aches and pains, no heartburn, no acid reflux, BP of 120/70. I never realized how addictive grains are - constantly keeping you in hunger mode - always wanting more (just like nicotine IMO).

Here's the book that got me started:

Amazon.com: Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health (3520700000720): William Davis: Books
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"Cauliflower mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes "

^^^^^^^^^^^^
What HE said...
 
What about broccoli mash? I like cauliflower as much as the next guy, but we need to give broccoli a chance too, shouldn’t we?
 
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