Start with a small baked potato (4 SmartPoints value), then load it up with one of these 0 SmartPoints value toppings, and dig into a hearty, healthy meal.
1. Eggs and arugula
Prep 15 min // Cook 5 min // Serves 4 Combine 2 c baby arugula, 1 c halved grape tomatoes, 1 large minced shallot, and 1 tsp champagne vinegar in medium bowl; season with pinch each salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Top with 4 poached or sunny-side up eggs. Garnish with chopped scallions and red pepper flakes. Serving size: ¾ cup salad and 1 egg. SmartPoints value: 0
Prep 20 min // Cook 20 min // Serves 4 Coat large skillet with nonstick spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook 1½ c chopped onion, 5–7 minutes to soften. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp peeled fresh minced ginger, 1 tsp curry powder, ½ tsp ground cumin, and ½ tsp dried coriander; cook 30 seconds. Add 1 medium diced red pepper, 1 c diced eggplant, and 1 c bite-size cauliflower florets; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp tender, 5–7 minutes. Stir in 1 c drained, rinsed canned chickpeas, ½ c vegetable broth, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice; simmer 5 minutes. Garnish with plain fat-free Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges if desired. Serving size: ¾ cup curry. SmartPoints value: 0
3. Turkey chili
Prep 15 min // Cook 20 min // Serves 4 Coat large skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook 1 c chopped onion, 5–7 minutes to soften. Add 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp ground cumin; cook 30 seconds. Add 1 lb ground extralean turkey breast (2% fat or less) and 1 tsp kosher salt; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add 1 (15-oz) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes and ½ c canned chicken broth; simmer 5 minutes. Optional garnishes include salsa, plain fat-free Greek yogurt, and chopped scallions. Serving size: ¾ cup chili. SmartPoints value: 0
We recommend baking potatoes at 400 degrees F for about an hour. Smaller spuds might take a little less time, while larger baking potatoes over 1 pound might take a little more. For a fully baked Idaho Russet Burbank, the internal temperature should be right at 210 degrees F.
How long should you bake a potato for? Depending on the size, 50 minutes to 1 hour at 400 degrees should do the trick and result in perfectly fluffy flesh with crispy skin.
Foil holds in moisture and steams the potatoes, resulting in a "boiled" taste and texture. Plus, without the use of foil, the skin will get extra crispy and flavorful.
3. Use an Oven That's Hot (But Not Too Hot) Potato baking temperatures range from 350˚ to 450˚F. The sweet spot seems to be at 400˚F, a temperature that cooks the potato all the way through and crisps the skin without singeing it.
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