Baked Potato Primavera

baked potato with vegetables

Serves 4

Fruits and Vegetables: 2½ cups per serving

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
½ cup sour cream, fat-free or ½ cup plain yogurt, non-fat
¼ teaspoon oregano, dried
¼ teaspoon basil, dried
Dash of pepper

Directions

  1. Wash and scrub potatoes under running water and pat dry.
  2. Pierce potatoes on each side with a fork (4-5 times). Microwave on high until tender, 3-4 minutes per potato (12 – 16 minutes when using 4 potatoes). Turn potatoes over using an oven mitt or tongs. Cook for an addition 2-3 minutes, if needed. Set aside.
  3. Steam mixed vegetables in the microwave with 3 tablespoons of water in a covered dish for 2 minutes until hot.
  4. In a small bowl, mix sour cream or plain yogurt with herbs and pepper.
  5. Split each potato in the center and fill with steamed vegetables. Top with sour cream and serve hot.

Tips

  • Top with your favorite type of vegetables.
  • For a different flavor, try adding ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or chopped scallions to sour cream or yogurt.
  • Use sweet potatoes for additional health benefits.

Nutrition Facts 

Serving size: 1 potato; Calories: 280; Carbohydrates: 60 g; Fiber: 4 g; Fat: 0 g; Saturated fat: 0 g; Sodium: 100 mg

Source

 Adapted from What’s Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl

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