⏱ 35 min total

Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon

Name: Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 Potato small Potato; 1 tbsp Black olives; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ⅛ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ cup Water; 1 tbsp Parsley

Per 1 serving · 420 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

335

17%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.2g
8% of calories
Carbs
61g
70% of calories
Fat
8.1g
21% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon (420 g) has 335 calories, with 7.2 g of protein, 61 g of carbohydrates and 8.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (70% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (28% DV), Vitamin C (80% DV) and Vitamin K (61% DV).

Per 100 g

80cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.1g

Net carbs

53g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

7.9g

2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber28%
Vitamin C80%
Vitamin K61%
Thiamine21%
Niacin23%
Vitamin B677%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)10%
Folate (B9)15%
Magnesium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min

1
Peel the potatoes if desired and halve them lengthwise. Coarsely chop the parsley. Smash the olives with the flat side of a large knife, discard the pits, and chop the olives.
2
In a 10-inch heavy skillet, toss the potatoes with olives, olive oil, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add water and bring to a boil.
3
Cover the skillet and boil over medium heat until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the lid and cook, stirring, until the water is evaporated, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Serve garnished with parsley.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (420 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	18 μg	2%
Vitamin C	72 mg	80%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	73 μg	61%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	21%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	10%
Niacin	4 mg	23%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	77%
Folate (B9)	60 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	20%
Choline	43 mg	8%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	57 mg	6%
Iron	3 mg	44%
Potassium	1,462 mg	31%
Magnesium	82 mg	19%
Phosphorus	198 mg	28%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.4 mg	47%
Manganese	1 mg	22%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	218 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	6 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	52 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 335 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

64min
Walking (3.5 mph)
40min
Cycling (moderate)
28min
Running (6 mph)
47min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon?

One serving of Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon (1 serving) has 335 calories, which works out to 80 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 53 g of net carbs and 70% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon?

124 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Skillet Potatoes with Olives and Lemon?

2.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (420 g)

Calories335

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.1g	10%
Saturated fat 1.1g	6%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 124mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 61g	22%
Dietary fiber 7.9g	28%
Total sugars 2.7g
Protein 7.2g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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