MAIN DISHES VEGETARIAN

MAIN DISHES
VEGETARIAN

MAIN DISHES

VEGETARIAN

CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES

4 Servings, two potato halves each
Baking potatoes 4 (8 ounces each)
Lowfat cottage cheese 7/8 cup
Whole milk 2 tablespoons
Onion, minced 2 tablespoons
Paprika 1/4 teaspoon

PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES

CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 30 TO 45 MINUTES

MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 5 TO 10 MINUTES

1. Scrub potatoes and remove any blemishes.
TO BAKE:
CONVENTIONAL METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
2. Place potatoes in oven and bake until tender,
about 30 to 40 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Pierce potatoes by using fork prongs.
2. Cover potatoes with waxed paper. Heat on high
until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
TO STUFF POTATOES:
1. Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Using a
spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch
thick shells, saving pulp.
2. Blend cheese, milk, and onion. Add potato pulp;
mix until light and fluffy.
3. Fill potato halves with mixture. Sprinkle paprika
over potatoes.
Note: Return to oven or microwave to reheat, for
a few minutes, if desired.

PER SERVING:

Calories 250
Total fat 1 gram
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol 5 milligrams
Sodium 216 milligrams