Vegetarian: Vegetarian Dishes: Savory Baked Potatoes

A lowfat dish which is satisfying enough to be a meal on its own.

Author: Family Health Network
Date: February 19, 2001

Serves: 8 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup reduced fat cheese, grated
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vegetable oil
8 3/4 oz tofu
1/2 tsp basil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 medium potatoes (5 oz each)

Directions:

Wash potatoes, arrange on microwaveable dish and cook on HIGH 6 minutes, until cooked through. Cool slightly; cut in half lengthwise and scoop out flesh. Put aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mash tofu in a bowl with a fork. Mix in cheese, potato, salt and basil.

Heat oil in fry pan and sauté onion until soft. Mix into tofu mixture.

Divide the mixture between the potato shells, pressing the mixture in firmly. Place potato halves on a lightly greased tray and bake in oven until browned.

Variations:

Serve topped with light sour cream and chopped chives or parsley.

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.