Power Performance Baked Potato

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Power Performance Baked Potato

Power Performance Baked Potato

Potatoes USA
A traditional baked russet potato is given a powerful boost with the addition of protein-rich ricotta, baby spinach and flavorful pesto.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 585 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Alsum russet potato
  • 1/2 Cup Part-skim ricotta
  • 3/4 Cup Baby spinach leaves, chopped if desired
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Pesto

Instructions

  • Wash the potato and pat dry. Prick with fork 4-5 times on both sides. Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Use oven mitts to flip the potato and microwave an additional 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside.
  • While the potato is cooking, mix together the ricotta and pesto in a bowl.
  • When potato has cooled enough, split open the potato and stuff in the baby spinach leaves. Top with the ricotta-pesto mixture, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 73.7gProtein: 24gFat: 21.6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 1924mgFiber: 7.9gVitamin C: 79mg