Pommes de Terre à la Boulangère (French)
Pommes de Terre à la Boulangère is a classic French potato dish where thinly sliced potatoes are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth, traditionally with onions and sometimes herbs. It hails from France and is named after the baker's oven, where it was historically left to bake after bread was removed, allowing it to cook gently in the residual heat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the broth and any added butter or oil. It provides a good source of potassium and vitamin C, with a typical serving containing approximately 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a comforting, rustic dish that showcases the French technique of slow-cooking to develop deep flavors without heavy cream or cheese. Nutritionally, cooking potatoes with their skins on and in broth helps retain more minerals compared to boiling.
