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Southwestern Stuffed Potatoes

Try this spicy twist on the classic baked potato. Recipe source: Food Hero

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4
Ingredients Click the play button next to each ingredient for How-To Videos
  • 1 cup Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup Salsa
  • 1/2 cup your favorite Shredded Cheese
  • 2 medium Potatoes
  • 1 cup frozen or canned Corn
Preparation
  1. Wash and scrub potatoes.
  2. Poke each potato several times with a fork. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Turn potatoes over, and microwave for another 3-5 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Set aside.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, combine beans, salsa and corn. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise and flatten with a fork. Divide bean mixture between the four halves.  Sprinkle with cheese and serve warm with green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream or avocado if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 potato half % Daily Value
Calories 240
Fat 5 g 6%
Saturated Fat 3 g 15%
Cholesterol 15 mg 5%
Sodium 450 mg 20%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g 14%
Fiber 8 g 29%
Sugars 4 g
Protein 11 g 22%
Ingredient Nutrition Info

Potatoes are a good source of vitamin B6 and vitamin C.

Corn is very rich in thiamine, also known as vitamin B1.

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