ORNISH: Baked Potatoes With Herbed Cheese

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Well, Karen and Brenda, here is an Ornish recipe to counteract your White

Cheddar Mashed Potatoes!!!

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Baked Potatoes With Herbed Cheese

 

Recipe By : Everyday Cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish, page 88

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Main Dishes, Vegetarian Pressure Cooker

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 large russet-type baking potatoes

1 1/3 cups nonfat cottage cheese

OR nonfat ricotta cheese

1/4 cup minced green onion

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper

 

SERVES 4

 

If you don't like cilantro, substitute basil, parsley, dill, or another

fresh herb of your choice.

 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

 

Prick potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake until tender when

pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Alternatively, prick potatoes and

microwave on high for 6 to 8 minutes per potato, turning occasionally.

 

In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, green onion, cilantro, and lemon

juice. Stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

To serve, cut an " X " in the top of each potato, gently squeeze open and

fluff the interior with a fork. Top each potato with 1/2 cup of the cheese

mixture and serve immediately.

 

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but the reasons may not be what you think. In a Seattle survey of women on

low-fat diets, many of the backsliders had two factors in common: they had

erratic eating patterns and frequently missed meals; and they did not have

full responsibility for choosing and preparing their meals. The

lesson? Make mealtimes important, a highlight of your day, and keep a

well-stocked pantry so you can make quick low-fat meals if need be. The

easy recipes in this book can help you take control of meal preparation, or

they can help whoever does the shopping and cooking at your house to

support your goals.

 

Serving size: 1 potato with 1/2 cup topping. Calories: 218, Fat: 0.2 g,

Cholesterol: 3.8mg, Carbohydrate: 40.5 g, Protein: 14.7 g, Sodium: 59.2mg

(with no salt added)

 

 

 

 

 

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