Veggie Zone - English Recipes - Potatoes
| JSY Twice Baked Potatoes |
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| Ingredients |
3 potatoes
2 tablespoons soft tub margarine
½ cup low fat milk
¼ cup light sour cream
¾ cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste |
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| Directions |
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2. Spray a medium baking pan with non-fat cooking spray.
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Pierce potatoes with a fork and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. *See microwave instructions.
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Let potatoes cool and then cut lengthwise.
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Scoop out the middle and place in a medium bowl, save the skins.
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In the same bowl, add margarine, miilk, sour cream and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Mix until smooth.
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Fill skins with the potato mixture and top with the remaining cheese.
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Place filled potato skins on baking pan. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until hot and the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Refrigerate leftovers.
*For microwave cooking: pierce potatoes with a fork. Place on a paper towel in the microwave and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
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| Makes 6 servings. |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/6 of recipe (234g)
Servings:1 |
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| Calories: 220 | from Fat: 60 |
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Total Fat 6g
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10% |
| Saturated Fat: 2g |
11% |
| Cholesterol: 10mg |
3% |
| Sodium: 160mg |
7% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 34g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugars 3g
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16% |
| Protein: 8g |
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| Vitamin A 8%* |
Vitamin C 60%* |
| Calcium 10% * |
Iron 8%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mgf |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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| Key Points |
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For the best buy, choose potatoes that are firm and without green spots.
To prepare potatoes, rinse well and scrub skins to remove dirt.
To keep fresh, store potatoes away from onions in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks.
Potatoes contain potassium, which is good for a healthy heart.
Easy Additions
Add potatoes to soups and stews.
Potato Wedges: Slice potatoes into wedges. Toss with a little oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper or other seasonings. Bake for 30 minutes at 350° F.
Grate a potato and mix with 1 egg and 1 onion. Fry until brown and crispy.
Remember to rinse all fruits and vegetables before using.
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| JSY Potato Corn Soup |
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| Ingredients |
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1 tablespoon oil
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups diced potatoes
2 cups low sodium broth
1 cup low fat milk
1½ cups corn
Salt and pepper to taste
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| Directions |
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
- Add potatoes, broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir until smooth. Use the back of a spoon or fork to mash some of the potatoes.
- Add milk and corn. Reheat for 10 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers.
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| Makes 5 servings |
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| Nutrition Facts |
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Serving size: 1/5 of recipe (321g)
Servings:1 |
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| Calories: 140 | from Fat: 30 |
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Total Fat 4g
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6% |
| Saturated Fat: 0.5g |
3% |
| Cholesterol: less than 5mg |
1% |
| Sodium: 350mg |
15% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 23g |
8% |
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars 6g |
10% |
| Protein: 5g |
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| Vitamin A 2%* |
Vitamin C 25%* |
| Calcium 8% * |
Iron 6%* |
| * Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Calories:
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2,000 |
2,500 |
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| Total Fat - Less than |
65g |
80g |
| Saturated Fat - Less than |
20g |
25g |
| Cholesterol - Less than |
300mg |
300mg |
| Sodium - Less than |
2,400mg |
2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate |
300g |
375g |
| Dietary Fiber |
25g |
30g |
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| Calories per gram: |
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Fat 9* Carbohydrate 4* Protein 4
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