Baked Potato with Veggie Topping
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Woman's Day
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Vegetables- potatoes
Ingredients
- salt and pepper
- 1 small carrot, cut into matchstick strips
- 2 cups bite-size broccoli florets
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into chunks
- 4 large russet potatoes, baked
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Directions
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In a saucepan, bring 1 inch-water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. salt. Add carrot, broccoli and bell pepper. Cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
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Cut a deep cross in tops of potatoes; squeeze to open. Fluff up flesh with fork. Season with salt and pepper. Divide vegetables and olives among potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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Hints: use pitted, sliced Kalamata olives instead of black olives for more flavor.
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Experiment with whatever vegetables you like, such as cooked spinach, asparagus or cauliflower for a different taste, and a way to use up leftovers.