Lean and Luscious Potato Split Recipe

Name: Lean and Luscious Potato Split
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 potato; 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese; 2 to 3 tbsp. lowfat milk; 2 tbsp. sunflower nuts, toasted; 2 tbsp. green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tbsp. carrot, chopped; 2 tbsp. green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/8 tsp. pepper; Salt, to taste; 3 cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1
Pierce potato with tines of fork; microwave on HIGH about 8 minutes until potato is fork-tender.
2
Halve and scoop out potato, leaving 1/4-inch shells.
3
In bowl mash potato pulp.
4
Mix in cottage cheese and enough milk for a moist but firm consistency.
5
Mix in sunflower nuts, green pepper, carrot, onions, half the Cheddar cheese and the pepper to blend thoroughly.
6
Season with salt.
7
Mound into potato shells, dividing equally.
8
Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese.
9
Microwave on HIGH about 2 minutes until cheese is melted and potatoes are heated through.
10
Garnish with tomatoes.

172

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 potato, 1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese, 2 to 3 tbsp. lowfat milk, 2 tbsp. sunflower nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Lean and Luscious Potato Split falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lean and Luscious Potato Split

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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