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Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes (each about 5 inches x 2 1/2 inches)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn (canned and drained, frozen, or fresh cooked)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (try cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend)
Directions
- Scrub potatoes well. Poke each potato with a fork 2 or 3 times. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, turn potatoes over, and microwave another 3 to 5 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine beans, salsa and corn. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Cut potatoes in half length-wise and flatten with a fork. Divide bean mixture between the four halves. Sprinkle with cheese and serve warm.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Try kidney or pinto beans instead of black beans.
- Add leftover cooked chicken, turkey or ground beef.
- Topping ideas: hot sauce, avocado, black olives, green onion, cooked meat or tofu, plain low-fat yogurt or sour cream.
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