The humble potato is a surprisingly versatileand nutritious ingredient. The vegetable itselfis the plant's underground energy stockpile(the tuber) that provides fuel during the wintermonths. Rich in starch, potatoes have fewercalories than pasta and ricc and are a goodsource of fiber, minerals, and viramins-especially potassium, vitamin C, and Bvitamins. Colored potatoes, such as purple andblue varieties, also contain additional pigments