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What Diabetes UK thinks about Potatoes

People with diabetes can eat potatoes. Potatoes provide a variety of important nutrients that we all need, including those with diabetes.

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Why understanding carbs (and how to count them) matters

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We are thrilled that Diabetes UK have allowed us to have some of their potato recipes on our site. The misconception that all carbs are bad, or that carbs can cause diabetes or that potatoes should be avoided if you are diabetic is myth we hope to dispel. The wonderful scientists and doctors who are battling diabetics are an authority on this matter and it is usually the case that everything in moderation is fine. These gorgeous recipes can be enjoyed by diabetics and non diabetics alike.

All Diabetes UK recipes have been approved by specialist dietitians, so you’ll always know what’s in your food.

Please consult a Dr if you think you have diabetes or if you have been prescribed a restrictive diet prior to trying these recipes.

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All recipes by Diabetes UK are used with permission

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Delicious Recipes from Diabetes UK

Leek and Potato Salad

A lower-fat, vibrant salad made with leeks in herby yoghurt dressing to create a tasty, mayo-free potato salad.

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 20 Mins

BBQ and Salads, Classic British, Lunch & Dinner, Summer, Under 30 mins, Under 400 Calories, Vegetarian
Recipe by Diabetes UK
Contains: Dairy

Witchetty Grubs in Swamp Juice

Potato gnocchi dotted with poppy seeds make convincing grubs. Team with the tasty pea and spinach sauce for an easy, healthy Halloween party nibble.

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 5 Mins

Autumn, Canape, Child Friendly, Under 30 mins, Under 400 Calories, Vegetarian
Recipe by Diabetes UK
Contains: Dairy, Gluten

Baby Baked Potatoes with Beef and Horseradish

These are great for a party or as a snack. Add all sorts of fillings from poached or tinned salmon to sautéed mushrooms or spinach and goat’s cheese.

Prep: 15 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

Beef, Canape, Classic British, Lunch & Dinner, Spring, Summer, Under 30 mins, Under 400 Calories
Recipe by Diabetes UK
Contains: Dairy

Cod Portugaise with Boiled new Potatoes and Side Salad

Enjoy this simple, healthy tasty Mediterranean dish in under an hour. Peppers, Red Onion and Aubergine can be added to the marinade for an authentic dish.

Prep: 15 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

Lunch & Dinner, Summer, Under 400 Calories, White Fish, World Flavours
Recipe by Diabetes UK

Spinach, Red Onion and Potato Tortilla

This Tortilla is perfect warm or cold – perfect for lunch, a picnic or barbecue. A great way to use up left over cooked potatoes and vegetables.

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 45 Mins

Lunch & Dinner, Under 400 Calories, Vegetarian, World Flavours
Recipe by Diabetes UK
Contains: Egg

Pork Chops with Roasted Pear, Apple and New Potatoes

Tender pork chops are fantastic roasted with fruit, creating a wonderful winter warmer that will feed the family.

Prep: 20 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

Classic British, Lunch & Dinner, Pork, Under 400 Calories, Winter
Recipe by Diabetes UK
Contains: Dairy

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Grouse Recipes

Red Grouse live free and wild in Britain’s heathery moorlands. The lean, dark brown meat is rich and versatile – and contains a third of the fat of chicken

World Cuisine Recipes

Enjoy world flavours with this tasty selection. From Mexican beef tacos to spicy Spanish tapas and traditional Korean Kimchi, try an authentic recipe today.

Pork Recipes

Bacon, sausage and steaks galore, with pork and potato you can't go wrong! Great for mid-week meals, Pork is quick and easy for a bake, a broth or cider pork chop.

BBQ Recipes

Fire up the BBQ and bring on the potatoes for extra sizzle this summer. From loaded jacket potatoes to creamy salads we have delicious BBQ potato options.

Egg Free Recipes

Discover delicious egg-free potato recipes for families, allergy sufferers and anyone avoiding eggs. Easy, tasty dishes for every occasion.

Vegetarian Recipes

Potato is the perfect base for a vegetarian dish. Check out our vegetarian recipes and get inspiration for a whole range of delicious and nutritious dishes.

Child Friendly Recipes

Get the kids in the kitchen. We have some easy-to-make recipes for the budding chef in the house. Let their imagination run wild! What will they cook?

Recipes for Salad Potatoes

Salad potatoes are firm to the bite and taste great simply prepared in their skins. Delicious boiled, steamed or roasted whole in their skins. Quick and easy

Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Check out our potato brunch ideas. Too late for breakfast but not ready for lunch? We've got you covered with these seriously tasty brunch recipes.

Winter Recipes

Our nourishing and delicious collection of winter recipes includes everything from hearty winter warmers to healthy meals for that New Year kick.

Recipes for Fluffy Potatoes

These potatoes have a fluffy middle when cooked. They are great for family favourites such as ruffled up roasties and also tasty jackets or chunky chips.

Jacket Potato Recipes

We cover your spice needs with Spicy Mexican Jacket, tickle your bacon fix with smoky Bonfire Jacket and get seasonal with Christmas Leftover Jacket and more.

Lamb Recipes

Let lamb and potato steal the show! From traditional Moroccan tagine to easy leftover hotpot, we’ve got a perfect lamb recipe. Buy British Lamb in Season

Classic British Recipes

Discover classic British potato recipes and fresh new takes on the nation’s favourite ingredient. From roasties to chips, find creativity in every bite.

Haggis Recipes

Haggis! This Scottish delicacy is now found in supermarkets across the UK. If you have never tried Haggis, or are a seasoned pro, we have recipes for you!

Salmon Recipes

Scrumptious salmon and potato recipes. Hot or cold, summer or winter, salmon is the ultimate choice. Full of essential nutrients and incredible flavour.

White Fish Recipes

Naturally low in fat and bursting with flavour, white fish is a great choice. For a healthy twist on fish and chips or fish pie, look at our white fish recipes.

Duck Recipes

Versatile, rich in flavour and surprisingly easy, Duck is a healthy choice. Duck meat has less than half the fat of many cuts of beef and pork. Try it today.

Summer Recipes

These light, tasty and refreshing summer recipes are designed to be enjoyed on long summer evenings or as a tasty addition to a BBQ or picnics in the sunshine

Best of Basics. Easy Potato Recipes

Explore our Best of Basics potato Recipes. Make Perfect Roasties, mash and baked potatoes then try all our dishes.

Pheasant Recipes

Pheasant is probably the most popular wild meat bird, with good reason. With a mild flavour, it’s the best place to start if you’ve never tried game before.

Partridge Recipes

Partridge is delicious a more subtle game flavour than the other game birds. It is very low in fat and high in iron giving it great health benefits.

Gluten Free Recipes

Explore delicious gluten-free potato recipes, perfect for coeliacs, those avoiding gluten, or anyone looking for tasty meals made without wheat.

Shellfish Recipes

The UK has an abundance of shellfish, whether prawns or mussels are your favourite we will have a potato recipe for you to experiment with.

Recipes that are Under 30 minutes

Quick potato recipes are perfect for when you want to put together something simple, nutritious and delicious with minimal effort. Ready in under 30 mins.

Pigeon Recipes

Pigeon is a good source of protein, iron, and essential amino acids, while also being lower in fat and cholesterol compared to some other meats

Dessert Recipes

Potatoes can be used to make cakes! This was a staple ingredient for cakes. Cakes used making potatoes are different from Potato Cakes and definitely fish cakes!

Under 400 Calories Recipes

We’ve got a range of healthy potato recipes to tuck into which are all under 400 calories. From Salads to fish dishes there is no compromise on taste

Venison Recipes

Venison is a great alternative to meat. Low in saturated fat and high in protein, this sustainable meat is a natural, ethical and healthy Great British product.

Main Dish Recipes

Wow your guests with these potato based main dishes. From Salads to one-dish bakes and crowd-pleasing Dauphinoise we have delicious recipes for you to try.

Canape Recipes

Make potatoes the star of the party with easy canape recipes. From classic smoked salmon blinis to moreish Mexican tacos impress your friends at any party.

Latest Potato Recipes

Browse our latest recipes and be inspired by the latest creations from us and Guest Chefs. From soups, healthy quick meals through to dinners and comfort food.

Turkey Recipes

Turkey is not just for Christmas! Appetizing meals can be made from Turkey all year round. Turkey is one of the healthiest meat options available.

Beef Recipes

Beef and potato are the perfect pair for Roast dinners. But there's much more. From curries to burgers and salads we’ve got a recipe for everyone.

Autumn Recipes

With the nights drawing in, ease yourself into Autumn with a selection of our tastiest recipes. From stews and one-dish roasts to delicious curries and more.

Chicken Recipes

Quick, easy and delicious. Be it a mouth-watering curry, warming one-pot, seasonal salad or spicy stir-fry make chicken and potato the star of the show.

Recipes for Smooth Potatoes

Smooth Potatoes have the best consistency for mash but will also hold their shape when boiled or cooked in a sauce such as dauphinoise or a hot pot.

Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Soups, bakes, one-pots, curries, salads, burgers and more we’ve got a recipe for every day of the week. Make potatoes your go-to ingredient all day long.

All Our Recipes

Check out all our quick, easy and delicious potato recipes! Not sure what to cook? From curries to soups, bakes to one pots, salads pies and more

Video Link Recipes

Check out our selection of simple recipe videos showing you just how quick and easy these delicious dishes are to make. Mix up your week and give them a go!

Soup Recipes

From winter warmers to summer gazpacho we all love a great soup. Using in-season vegetables will allow you to have a constant change in the lunch time staple.

Dairy Free Recipes

Discover delicious dairy-free potato recipes, perfect for those with milk allergies, lactose intolerance, or anyone choosing a dairy-free diet.

Diabetes UK's Bio

What Diabetes UK thinks about Potatoes

More information:

All recipes by Diabetes UK are used with permission

Delicious Recipes from Diabetes UK

Leek and Potato Salad

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 20 Mins

Witchetty Grubs in Swamp Juice

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 5 Mins

Baby Baked Potatoes with Beef and Horseradish

Prep: 15 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

Cod Portugaise with Boiled new Potatoes and Side Salad

Prep: 15 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

Spinach, Red Onion and Potato Tortilla

Prep: 10 Mins

Cook In: 45 Mins

Pork Chops with Roasted Pear, Apple and New Potatoes

Prep: 20 Mins

Cook In: 40 Mins

World Dishes

Quick Dishes

Recipes with Video links

Top Tips for cooking Potatoes

Guest Chefs

Different Varieties Of Potato

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Our News and Information

Potato Health and Nutrients

Classic British Recipes

Not sure? Try a random recipe!

Grouse Recipes

World Cuisine Recipes

Pork Recipes

BBQ Recipes

Egg Free Recipes

Vegetarian Recipes

Child Friendly Recipes

Recipes for Salad Potatoes

Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Winter Recipes

Recipes for Fluffy Potatoes

Jacket Potato Recipes

Lamb Recipes

Classic British Recipes

Haggis Recipes

Salmon Recipes

White Fish Recipes

Duck Recipes

Summer Recipes

Best of Basics. Easy Potato Recipes

Pheasant Recipes

Partridge Recipes

Gluten Free Recipes

Shellfish Recipes

Recipes that are Under 30 minutes

Pigeon Recipes

Dessert Recipes

Under 400 Calories Recipes

Venison Recipes

Main Dish Recipes

Canape Recipes

Latest Potato Recipes

Turkey Recipes

Beef Recipes

Autumn Recipes

Chicken Recipes

Recipes for Smooth Potatoes

Lunch & Dinner Recipes

All Our Recipes

Video Link Recipes

Soup Recipes

Dairy Free Recipes