super spuds

Spuds SUPER

Whether you’re a fan of russets, golds, reds, or fingerlings, the potato has immeasurable uses in practically every type of cuisine. Poutines, gratins, fried, baked, grilled, or made into dough (or vodka) we don’t know what the world would be like without these fantastic tubers.

And although they may have gotten an unhealthy reputation as chips or fries, the potato itself is low in calories and contains high levels of Vitamin C, protein, and folate.

RUSSET

MEDIUM TO LARGE, LIGHT BROWN SKIN. Best for baking, mashing, frying, or roasting

PETITE

MINI SIZED, RED, YELLOW, WHITE, AND PURPLE VARIETIES Easy to roast, bite size, perfect for soup and stews.

PURPLE

PURPLE TO BLUE COLORED SKIN AND FLESH. VERY STARCHY, VARYING SIZES WITH A NUTTY FLAVOR. Great in salads or mashed for a fun pop of color.

FINGERLING

LONG AND SKINNY, LIKE A FINGER. Red, yellow, white, and purple varieties.

To order, contact the AMC Potato Department potato@amarano.com or 773.321.7560

know? DID YOU

• If you cut open a potato and rub it on a rust spot, the acid in the potato will dissolve the rust.

• Suffering from puffy eyes?

Ditch the cucumbers and use sliced potatoes to reduce the swelling.

• Added too much salt to a soup or stew?

Add in a couple cut potatoes and add them into the mix while it’s still on the stove.

The potatoes will absorb the salt! • Potatoes are grown in 50 states and in about 150 different countries. • Potatoes were the

first vegetable grown in space.

• Spuds are completely

gluten free.

WHITE

STARCHY WITH A THIN SKIN. NOT AS CREAMY AS YELLOW POTATOES. Best for mashing with the peel. Great in potato salads.

RED

SMALLER THAN RUSSETS, RED, WAXY SKIN. Best in potato salads, soups, and stews. Remain firm when cooked.

YELLOW

VARYING SIZES. CREAMY AND YELLOW INSIDE AND OUT. Use for grilling, roasting or mashing.

SWEET

MANY VARIETIES ARE AVAILABLE Roasted, baked, fried, or mashed. Sweet and healthy. Perfect side dish.