Heart-Healthy Perfect Baked Potato
Elevate your baked potato game with this *Heart-Healthy Perfect Baked Potato* recipe—your go-to side dish or light meal that's big on flavor and better for your heart. Made with nutrient-packed Russet potatoes, a touch of olive oil, and simple seasonings like salt and pepper, these potatoes are baked to crispy perfection on the outside and tender goodness on the inside. The star of this dish is the creamy, tangy topping made with non-fat Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a garnish of fragrant parsley—all adding a healthy and refreshing twist. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, these baked potatoes are not only delicious but also low-fat and full of wholesome ingredients. They’re perfect on their own or as a side dish for your favorite lean protein—an easy yet nourishing option for any night of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Scrub and wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Pierce each potato 6-8 times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Rub each potato with a thin layer of olive oil.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over the potatoes.
Place the prepared potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the potato is tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the topping by mixing non-fat Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
Slice each potato lengthwise to open and gently fluff the insides with a fork.
Top each potato with a dollop of the Greek yogurt mixture and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1000 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.7 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 4126 mg | 88% | |
*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.
