It’s handy to keep left-over baked potatoes in the fridge. Simply heat through in the oven or microwave and add a topping for a quick and delicious meal. If your child likes a ‘creamy’ topping use low-fat crème fraiche or Greek-style yogurt.
It’s handy to keep left-over baked potatoes in the fridge. Simply heat through in the oven or microwave and add a topping for a quick and delicious meal. If your child likes a ‘creamy’ topping use low-fat crème fraiche or Greek-style yogurt.
Typical nutritional content (per portion)
Potatoes (1 large potato per adult)
Topping (enough to cover potato)
¼ head of white cabbage, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
A little low fat mayonnaise
Pre-heat the oven to 220°C/435°F/Gas Mark 7. Wash the potatoes, then prick them all over with a fork and cover with tinfoil. Bake in the oven for one hour or until tender. If doing in the microwave, follow instructions in the manual.
For the filling, use a food processor or grater to shred carrot and white cabbage (which you can buy in quarters). Add a little low fat mayonnaise to bind the carrot and cabbage together.
Other topping idea: Classic baked beans: Heat baked beans and sprinkle with a little grated low-fat cheddar cheese.
Other topping idea: Pizza-style: Heat finely chopped green pepper, mushroom and onion until softened, mixed with a spoonful of tomato pasta sauce. Top with low fat grated cheddar cheese and grill until melted.
Other topping idea: Tuna: Mix a small tin of tuna, with tinned or defrosted sweetcorn and a little low fat mayonnaise.