MATERIALS
Makes 2 servings
2 russet potatoes
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
salt and pepper, to taste
PROCEDURE
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Thoroughly clean potatoes. Pierce 3-5 times with fork.
2. Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake for 45-55 minutes or until desired tenderness. Tip: Check if potatoes are done by piercing with a fork. The fork should slide in the tater easily.
2. Cut potatoes in half. Add half of the black beans to each potato.
3. Top with salsa and season to taste with salt and pepper.
THE RUNDOWN
Somewhere along the way potatoes got a bad rap. Fries and chips loaded with fat are probably the main culprit or buttery mashed potatoes topped with gravy. In reality, a baked potato is low fat, full of good nutrients, and 9-10% of its calories come from protein. Fun fact: both potatoes and beans have more potassium than a banana.
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