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Baked Potatoes with Pizzazz
Potatoes are a wonderful source of vitamins
and fiber. Try spicing yours up with this recipe.
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time: 40-60 minutes
Ingredients: |
Yield:
6 servings |
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6
medium baking potatoes |
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1
small onion, finely chopped |
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2
green onions, finely chopped |
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1
carrot, shredded |
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1/4
cup cucumber, peeled and chopped |
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2
radishes, shredded |
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2
Tbsp cider vinegar |
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1
tsp dried basil |
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1/2
cup plain non-fat or lowfat yogurt |
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1/4
cup grated parmesan cheese |
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1/4
cup skim or 1% milk |
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1
tsp margarine |
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pepper
to taste |
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. |
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Scrub potatoes, dry, and
prick in several places. Bake for 40-60 minutes until tender. Lower
heat to 350. |
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Combine onions, carrot,
cucumber, radishes, vinegar, and basil. Mix well for later use. |
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Cut a 1-inch slice across
the top of each potato. Using a spoon, spoon out the pulp from each
potato leaving a shell. With a mixer, beat or mach potato pulp with
yogurt, Parmesan cheese, milk, margarine, and pepper until smooth. |
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Spoon potato mixture back
into potato shells. Place on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Serve hot topped with vegetable mixture. |
You can substitute any vegetables you would like. Other
good choices would be chopped broccoli, cauliflower or tomatoes.
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Nutrient
analysis per serving
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Calories
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178 |
Total Fat
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2 grams |
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Protein
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6 grams |
Saturated Fat
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1 grams |
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Carbohydrate
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36 grams |
Cholesterol
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3 mg |
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Fiber
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4 grams |
Sodium
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105 mg |
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CCMC
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