Here’s a fully anti-inflammatory version of your creamy garlic baked potatoes—same comfort, but made with cleaner, inflammation-friendly ingredients 👇
🥔 Anti-Inflammatory Creamy Garlic Baked Potatoes
🕒 Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 35–40 minutes
🍽️ Servings
- 4 people
🧾 Ingredients
- 8–10 baby potatoes (or small regular potatoes)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5–6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Boil the potatoes
- Wash potatoes thoroughly.
- Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender.
- Drain and let them cool slightly.
2. Preheat & prepare
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
3. Smash the potatoes
- Place potatoes in the baking dish.
- Gently press each one with a fork or glass to slightly flatten (don’t break them completely).
4. Make anti-inflammatory garlic sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute (until fragrant).
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth.
- Add turmeric, black pepper, herbs, and salt.
- Stir well and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add nutritional yeast for a mild cheesy flavor (optional).
5. Assemble
- Pour the creamy garlic sauce evenly over the potatoes.
- Toss slightly so they absorb the flavor.
6. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and sauce is bubbling.
- For crispier tops, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
🌿 Why this version is anti-inflammatory
- Olive oil → rich in healthy fats
- Garlic + turmeric + black pepper → powerful inflammation fighters
- No dairy → reduces inflammatory triggers
- Coconut milk → creamy but gentler on the body
😋 Tips
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients
- Sprinkle chili flakes if you like a little heat
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving for brightness