Low Fat Perfect Baked Potato
Elevate your everyday side dish with our "Low Fat Perfect Baked Potato" recipe, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Featuring simple yet wholesome ingredients like crispy Russet potatoes lightly spritzed with olive oil spray, seasoned with salt and black pepper, and optionally topped with fresh chives for a burst of flavor, this recipe combines ease and elegance. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a single-hour bake, these baked potatoes deliver irresistibly golden, crispy skins and fluffy centers—all while keeping the fat content to a minimum. Perfect as a guilt-free addition to any meal, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a delicious, low-fat option. Try it today and savor the simplicity of this nutritious delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 spritz Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
Thoroughly wash and scrub the potatoes under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a fork, pierce each potato about 6-8 times all over to allow steam to escape during baking.
Lightly coat the potatoes with a spritz of olive oil spray. This helps the skin become crispy during baking.
Sprinkle each potato evenly with salt and black pepper.
Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack in the preheated oven. Alternatively, you can place a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drippings.
Bake the potatoes for about 60 minutes until the skins are crispy and a fork easily pierces the flesh.
Remove the baked potatoes from the oven using oven mitts.
Let them cool for a few minutes, then make a slit along the top of each potato. Using a clean kitchen towel or potholder, gently squeeze both ends to open up the potatoes.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving to add a burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2528 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.4 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 188 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 6744 mg | 143% | |
*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.
