Pot O’ Gold Potatoes
Turn an ordinary baked potato into a nutrient-packed pot
o’ gold this St. Paddy’s Day. For a rainbow of colors and a nutrient
boost, add colorful steamed veggies.
Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes, baked
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup low-fat milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil
Optional: Bite-sized pieces of steamed broccoli florets, carrots, zucchini
or peppers
Directions:
1. Wash hands.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3. Scrub potatoes. Dry with a clean dishtowel or a paper
towel. Rub the outside of each potato with a little oil. Pierce the skin several
places with a fork
4. Bake potatoes 45 minutes to 1 hour until the potato
is soft. Cut each potato in half. Scoop the insides into a bowl.
5. Add milk and 1/4 cup cheese. Mash well with a fork.
Season to taste.
6. Spoon the mixture back into each potato skin, dividing
it evenly between the four halves. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on each half.
7. Warm for 1 to 2 minutes on high in the microwave.
8. Optional: Top with veggies if desired.
Cooking time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional analysis per serving
121 calories
13 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
5 g fat
1 g fiber
145 mg calcium
