“Organic Tarragon Potatoes and Chickpeas”

Here is a great recipe that’s sure to please and it’s quick and easy to make. And it’s full of the great healing attributes of organic potatoes. Plus this recipe will warm the hearts, hands, and even the tummies of all those who’ve been out in the cold all day long.

Ingredients:

16 oz - Dried Organic Chickpeas
6 - Large Organic Potatoes - Cut into large cubes
4 - Organic Salt Free Bouillon Cubes
2 - Tablespoons of Organic Tarragon Spice
5 - Tablespoons of Creamy Organic Balsamic Salad Dressing - Newman’s makes a great salad dressing like this

Salt and pepper to taste

Cook the chickpeas in water with 2 bouillon cubes and1 tablespoon of tarragon until tender and then drain. Then cook the potatoes with 2 bouillon cubes and 1 tablespoon of tarragon until just tender and when done drain. Then combine the cooked chickpeas and potatoes and add the creamy organic salad dressing. And also add salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Serve on a bed of greens or with a side salad and it’s a great meal. This recipe makes about 12 servings… and it tastes even better the next day.

Health Benefits of Organic Potatoes

And organic potatoes have lots of great healing abilities that most people take for granted. In fact organic potatoes have a bad rap because they are always surrounded with lots of oil, and are usually deep fried, and then all the cheese and sauces are added which make them deadly. But organic potatoes by themselves are very healthy, and we just need to adjust our cooking methods. And if potatoes are consumed in moderation they can be a wonderful and beneficial food for the body.

Most Americans eat over 120 pounds of potatoes a year. And in other countries such as Germany they consume about 240 pounds of potatoes a year.

An average potato only contains about 110 calories and they are very filling… making them great for any diet. Regular potatoes contain lots of herbicides and pesticides. In fact they are high on the list of veggies which contain lots of chemicals… thus organic potatoes are the best way to enjoy this wonderful food.
In fact regular potatoes contain 6 or 7 different neurotoxins, 7 reproductive toxins, 6 cancer causing agents, and 12 chemicals which cause problems with our hormones. So it’s vitally important that we eat organic potatoes for the health and welfare of our children and our own health. And now we have GMO potatoes emerging on the market which are even more toxic. PLEASE EAT ORGANIC POTATOES!

A regular size potato contains more potassium than bananas, making it great for cardiovascular health and water regulation. Potatoes contain lots of magnesium which help to prevent kidney stones and the build up of uric acid which causes gout. Because potatoes also contai
Vitamin C and B Vitamins they are also a great anti-inflammatory food if used in moderation. Potatoes are fat free and cholesterol free and thus are really a great health food which most people can enjoy. Potatoes contai
B Vitamins plus Vitamins C and A, zinc and phosphorus making them great for healthy looking skin.

Potatoes contain kukoamines which are also found in some Chinese Medicinal Herbs that lower blood pressure. And when cooking potatoes this compound does not degraded with heat… thus being able to lower blood pressure. Well of course as long as we don’t deep fry them… or fill them with fats. Potatoes contain lots of B Vitamins which are important for vitality, athletic performance, good mood and for building and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Potatoes also contain compounds that lowers homocysteine levels. Homocysteine is an agent that causes atherosclerosis and is associated with heart attacks and strokes… thus eating potatoes can lower a persons chances of having cardiovascular challenges.
And the lowly potato also contains lots of great phosphorus for strong bones.

Potatoes also contain this life giving compound which helps our bodies convert food to glucose, and it’s very important for a powerful metabolism. And alpha lipoic acid also helps to protect our cardiovascular system, our eyes, and helps to prevent diabetes. Potatoes contai
Quercetin which is a very powerful antioxidant that can help to prevent free radical damage and thus inflammation and disease.
Potatoes also contai
Vitamin C which is important for preventing colds, flues, and for preventing DNA damage. One average baked potato contains 45% of our Vitamin C needs for the day.

Potatoes also contain a good amount of copper for preventing anemia. Potatoes are totally sodium free making them great for those who are on salt free diets. And potatoes contain a lot of fiber making them important for creating a good environment for the growth of probiotic bacteria. Probiotic bacteria are important for boost our immune system and preventing disease. Potatoes also contain lots of powerful antioxidants such as quercetin which help to prevent cancer. Potatoes contain collagen which is important for healthy skin and collagen makes up most of our connective tissue. For getting rid of wrinkles collagen is very important.

A lot of vitamins, minerals, and fiber are found in potato skins, so if you are baking or roasting potatoes make sure you leave on the skins.

Enjoy!

Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist