Yogurt-Topped Baked Potatoes

Potatoes are an excellent source of abundant vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins C and B6 and manganese, copper, and potassium. Topped with delicious clean toppings, these potatoes are a side dish that only taste like a guilty pleasure.

Serves: 2Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 15 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large Idaho potatoes, washed
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped chives

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Coat the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt all over the skins of the potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes on the oven’s middle grate, and bake for 1 hour or until the outsides are crispy and potatoes feel soft when squeezed. Let cool for about 5 minutes and slit on the top. Press the ends slightly to make the slit open.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt and black pepper in the two openings. Spoon the yogurt in the openings, and top with the chopped chives.

Recipe Information

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 large Idaho potatoes, washed
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. plain nonfat yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped chives

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Coat the potatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt all over the skins of the potatoes.
  • Place the potatoes on the oven’s middle grate, and bake for 1 hour or until the outsides are crispy and potatoes feel soft when squeezed. Let cool for about 5 minutes and slit on the top. Press the ends slightly to make the slit open.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of sea salt and black pepper in the two openings. Spoon the yogurt in the openings, and top with the chopped chives.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories220
Total Fat7g
Saturated Fat1g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium950mg
Total Carbohydrate37g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Protein5g