Vegetarian Southwestern Potato Skins

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Crispy potato skins with a Southwest kick. The key to crispy skins is the double-dose oil treatment. Serve with a dollop of guacamole or sour cream if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 potato skins

Vegetarian Southwestern Potato Skins

Ingredients

2 large russet potatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

divided

1 teaspoon salt

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

½ cup frozen corn

thawed

¼ cup picante sauce

1 small jalapeno pepper

seeded and minced

1 tablespoon minced red onion

1 teaspoon lime juice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Prick potatoes a few times with a fork. Rub potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and set directly on the oven rack. Bake for 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool until easily handled. Keep the oven on.

Step 3

Cut the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4 inch of skin. Brush remaining oil over the skins and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a baking sheet skin-side down and bake for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile combine black beans corn picante sauce jalapeno onion lime juice and cumin in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.

Step 5

Divide filling between the potatoes and top with Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese has melted about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Vegetarian Southwestern Potato Skins

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 342.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.4g 29%

Carbohydrates: 56g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 12.4g 50%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 7.8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 3.5g 17%

Cholesterol: 14.8mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 274.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 42.7mg 71%

Folate: 106.5mcg 27%

Calcium: 165.9mg 17%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 89.3mg 32%

Potassium: 1178.4mg 33%

Sodium: 1222.2mg 49%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 70

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.