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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

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2. Vegetable curry


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

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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

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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 does it take for a potato to bake at 400 degrees? ›

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.

Is it better to bake potatoes covered or uncovered? ›

Don't wrap your potatoes in foil

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.

How long does it take to bake a potato at 350 degrees? ›

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. ...
  2. Place potatoes directly on an oven rack and roast until very soft when squeezed and skin is crisp, 60–75 minutes.
  3. Cut open each potato; season with salt and pepper and top with butter, Parmesan, and/or chives.
Apr 27, 2021

What temperature is best to bake potatoes? ›

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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