Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes

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In this healthy take on twice-baked potatoes, spinach, feta, garlic and oregano are stuffed into the potato shells along with the mashed potatoes. Serve with steak or chicken sprinkled with oregano or marjoram.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 medium russet potatoes (8-10 ounces each), scrubbed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 pound fresh spinach, finely chopped or 4 cups frozen chopped spinach (thawed)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
⅓ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
¾ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Pierce potatoes in several places with a fork. Bake directly on the center rack until tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Add spinach, garlic and oregano; cook, stirring, until hot, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Cut the potatoes in half and scoop the insides into a bowl. Place the skins in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Add cream cheese, pepper and salt to the bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in the spinach mixture and 1/2 cup feta. Stuff each potato skin with about 3/4 cup of the filling. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the remaining feta.
Bake until the filling is steaming and the feta is browned, 25 to 35 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

197	Calories
8g	Fat
24g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 stuffed half
Calories 197
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Vitamin A 5496IU	110%
Vitamin C 25mg	28%
Folate 144mcg	36%
Sodium 297mg	13%
Calcium 185mg	14%
Iron 3mg	15%
Magnesium 78mg	19%
Potassium 857mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Spanakopita Loaded Potatoes

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