Italian Zucchini-Topped Baked Potato

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Quick-sautéed zuke with herbs and a little cheese adds punch to a plain potato without overdoing it on the fat, sodium and calories.

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Updated on April 19, 2024
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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Aging Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray

  • ¼ cup chopped zucchini

  • ¼ cup canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, crushed

  • ¼ cup shredded Italian-blend cheese (1 ounce)

  • 1 6-ounce russet potato, baked

Directions

  1. Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook zucchini, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning over medium heat until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in cheese. Top potato with zucchini mixture.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

281 Calories
7g Fat
42g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 topped potato
Calories 281
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 12g 25%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Folate 51mcg 13%
Sodium 274mg 12%
Calcium 248mg 19%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 56mg 13%
Potassium 1009mg 21%

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.

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