Heart-Healthy Oven Baked Potato
Elevate your potato game with this irresistibly simple yet flavorful Heart-Healthy Oven Baked Potato recipe, crafted to deliver maximum taste while supporting your wellness goals. Featuring large russet potatoes rubbed in a fragrant medley of olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and pepper, this dish offers a mouthwatering, crispy exterior with a fluffy, tender center. A unique twist comes from baking the potatoes alongside low-sodium chicken broth for added moisture, ensuring a perfectly cooked texture every time. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and zesty lemon peel, this oven-baked delight is packed with wholesome ingredients and pairs beautifully with your favorite nutrient-rich toppings. Perfect as a side or hearty main dish, this recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for anyone seeking nourishing yet satisfying comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole large russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Thoroughly wash the potatoes under running water and scrub to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
Poke each potato several times with a fork, which will allow steam to escape during the baking process.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form a seasoning paste.
Rub each potato with a small amount of the seasoning paste, ensuring that each one is evenly coated all over.
Place the seasoned potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into a small dish and place it on the baking tray to keep the oven atmosphere moist, which helps in better cooking.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Cut a slit on top of each potato and fluff the inside with a fork. Be careful as the steam escaping from within can be very hot.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and lemon zest over the fluffed potatoes for an added fresh note.
Serve immediately while warm, enjoying them as a healthy side dish or a main meal loaded with your favorite heart-healthy toppings if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
955 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 690 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3932 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
