Heart-Healthy Simple Baked Potatoes
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and wellness with our Heart-Healthy Simple Baked Potatoes recipe—a satisfying and nutritious take on a classic comfort food. Made with wholesome russet potatoes, a light coating of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, these oven-baked beauties are elevated with a refreshing parsley and lemon juice topping. With only 10 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or as a side dish for any meal. Packed with heart-friendly ingredients and free of heavy toppings, these baked potatoes deliver on both taste and health. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, they're a deliciously simple way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium-sized russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.
Lightly coat each potato with extra virgin olive oil using a basting brush, ensuring an even coating.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the potatoes, distributing it as evenly as possible.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack, spaced evenly apart.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the potatoes are baking, finely chop the fresh parsley and mix it with lemon juice in a small bowl.
Once baked, remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly before slicing them open.
Top each potato with a spoonful of the parsley-lemon mixture and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
920 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3894 mg | 83% | |
*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.
