ISO:Southwestern "speed spuds" recipe?????

[kwormann]

I saw this mentioned...it was possible in April 2000 issue...could someone please post the recipe for me? I would greatly appreciate it!

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[joanieb]

Kim--it was indeed 4-2000 issue, "Speed to the Spud, when microwave meets potato, dinner is served" article. 5 recipes (Ham-Swiss loaded spud, Cheesy chick-broccoli spud, Beef bourguignonne spud, pepperoni pizza spud, AND Santa Fe black bean spud!) The last one is what you're looking for, I hope!

Santa Fe Black Bean-Topped Potatoes

4 baking potatoes (about l l/2 lbs)
2 tsp vegetable oil
l c diced yellow bell pepper
l/2 c coarsely chopped onion
l tsp bottled minced garlic
l/3 c bottled salsa
l tsp ground cumin
l l5 oz. can black beans, rinsed/drained
l l4.5 oz. can stewed tomatoes, coarsely chopped & drained
l c (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese w/jalapeno peppers
l/4 c low-fat sour cream
l/4 c chopped fresh cilantro

Pierce potatoes w/fork, arrange in circle on towels in microwave. Zap on HIGH l6 min. or til done, rearranging after 8 min. Let stand 5 min.

As potatoes cook, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, stir-fry 3 min. Stir in salsa, cumin, beans, & tomatoes, cook 7 min. til thick.

Split potatoes open w/fork, fluff pulp. Spoon 3/4 c. bean mixture over each potato. Top each w/l/4 c cheese, l Tbs. sour cream, and l Tbs. cilantro.

4 serv.

464 cal, l3.8 g fat, l8.6 g protein, 7.6 g fiber, 28 mg chol, 558 mg sodium.

Hope this is it!

Enjoy!

Joanie

[kwormann]

Thanks..this was made for me....loaded potato with SW toppings!

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