Heart-Healthy Baked Potato with Salsa Fresca and Avocado

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Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
30 to 35 minutes
Ready in:
40 minutes

Recipe Description:

Transform tonight’s baked potato with good-for-you fillings like healthy avocado. One serving of an avocado contains 80 calories, naturally good fats and fiber to help you stay full longer. With each bite, savor how the avocado complements the spud’s crispy skin as well as provides a nutrient boost.

 

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Servings:

  • Recipe serving size: 1 potato
  • Number of servings:

Ingredients:

  • 4 small russet potatoes, washed
  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 4 Tbsp. salsa fresca, homemade or store bought
  • 4 Tbsp. plain Greek-style non-fat yogurt
  • 4 Tbsp. sliced scallions

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place potatoes on foil-lined tray or on oven rack. Bake 40 minutes or as needed until baked through.
  2. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; gently press open and lightly fluff potato with a fork. Top with avocado, salsa, yogurt and scallions dividing ingredients evenly.
Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (242g)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g -
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g -
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g -
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 150mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 2g -
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 970mg 20%
Vitamin A 60mcg 6%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Vitamin E 1mg 6%
Vitamin K 23mcg 20%
Thiamin 0.2mg 15%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 10%
Niacin 2.7mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.7mg 45%
Folate 60mcg DFE 15%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 4%
Pantothenic Acid 1.1mg 20%
Phosphorus 140mg 10%
Magnesium 55mg 15%
Zinc 0.9mg 8%
Selenium 2mcg 4%
Copper 0.3mg 30%
Manganese 0.3mg 15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.