Potatoes are a very nutritious and versatile food. Bake potatoes either in the oven or the microwave for a delicious snack at any time of day. Don’t forget to add in your child’s favourite raw or salad vegetables. If your child likes a ‘creamy’ topping use low-fat creme fraiche or greek style yogurt. Try some of these tasty fillings:
Coleslaw
Use a food processor or grater to create shreds of carrot and white cabbage (which you can buy in quarters). Add a little mayonnaise and season with a little salt and black pepper.
Bean and Bacon
Heat baked beans and chopped tomato, mixed with lean, crisp, grilled bacon bits.
Pizza-style
Heat finely chopped green pepper, mushroom and onion mixed with a spoonful of tomato pasta sauce. Top with low fat grated cheddar cheese and grill until melted.
Taco-style
Fill with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and scallions and top with low fat grated cheese.
Tuna and Bacon
Mix a small tin of tuna and grilled lean bacon bits with scooped out potato and season to taste. Return mixture to potato skins. Season with a little salt or black pepper.
Recipes adapted from “101 Square Meals” – Mid Western Health Board and Limerick Money Advice & Budgeting Service Recipe Ideas
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