Something Different Healthier to Top Your Baked Potatoes
Transform your baked potatoes with a fresh and flavorful twist using this "Something Different Healthier to Top Your Baked Potatoes" recipe! Bursting with vibrant herbs like dill and parsley, crisp vegetables including red bell pepper and cucumber, and the creamy tang of plain Greek yogurt, this topping is as nutritious as it is delicious. A dash of garlic powder and a squeeze of bright lemon juice elevate the flavors, while extra virgin olive oil ties it all together in a velvety finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, this wholesome, low-fat alternative to heavy potato toppings is perfect for anyone looking to keep things light yet satisfying. Ideal for weeknight dinners or as a healthy side, this topping will leave your taste buds delighted and your baked potatoes transformed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 0.5 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 0.25 cucumber, finely diced
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped fresh dill, parsley, and green onions to the bowl. Mix until the herbs are evenly distributed.
Fold in the finely diced red bell pepper and cucumber, ensuring they are well incorporated into the mixture.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Spoon the prepared topping over freshly baked potatoes while they are still warm.
For a finishing touch, garnish with a few extra sprigs of dill or parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 4% | |
*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.
