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Baked Potato with Cottage Cheese

Fluffy baked potato topped with protein-rich cottage cheese and scallions. 280 calories, 18g protein.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving(s)

280

Calories

18g

Protein

44g

Carbs

3g

Fat

Fiber:5g

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

1

Est. Cost

$1.50

Baked Potato with Cottage Cheese

A comfort food classic made healthier. Swapping sour cream for cottage cheese adds 12g of protein while reducing fat. The potato provides potassium and fiber (especially in the skin).

Ingredients

  • 1 medium russet potato
  • ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp scallions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potato and pierce several times with a fork.

  2. Bake 40-45 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife. (Or microwave 8-10 minutes.)

  3. Split potato open and fluff the interior with a fork.

  4. Top with cottage cheese and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrient Amount
Calories 280 kcal
Protein 18g
Carbs 44g
Fat 3g
Fiber 5g

Dietary tags

high-proteinvegetariangluten-free

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