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Quick Microwaved Baked Potatoes

Quick Microwaved Baked Potatoes

Quick Baked Potatoes are delicious on their own. However, when refrigerated and reheated to either use in a recipe or as a side, the carb spike is much lower. Traditional family favorites become a bit easier to hold onto!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Thoroughly wash potatoes.
    4 Potatoes
  • Use fork to pierce potatoes on each side.
  • Place potatoes in the microwave in a circle.
    4 Potatoes
  • Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Gently press the side of each potato for firmness. Cook for additional increments of 2-3 minutes until potatoes are soft to the touch.
  • OPTION 1: Refrigerate potatoes to use in a recipe or rewarm for a meal later.
  • OPTION 2: Peel potatoes easily by using a case knife to remove peel and refrigerate to use in a recipe or rewarm later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, Microwave, potatoes, Quick
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