Baked potato with beans and cheese

16 ratings

Cooking Time:90 mins

Serves:2 Adults

This is a tasty alternative to sandwiches for lunch. Baked potatoes are versatile and you can add your own favourite filling.

Ingredients

2 large potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
1 x 225g / 8 oz. small can of baked beans
55g / 2 oz. of low-fat cheddar cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7
Wash the potatoes and then prick them all over with a fork
Bake in a pre-heated oven for 1½ hours or until the inside is tender
For the microwave method, follow the instructions given in the manual
Heat the baked beans in a saucepan on the hob or in the microwave according to instructions on the tin
Cut the potato in half and carefully scoop the centre out of the potato
Mix this potato with the baked beans and pepper
Return the mixture to potato skin and sprinkle with grated cheese
Place in a hot oven and bake until warmed through and golden

What you will need

Baking tray
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve with a side salad of lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, grated carrot, low fat salad dressing.

Nutritional Information:

All our recipes are nutritionally analysed by our team of experts.

1/2 of this recipe contains

Energy

1523kj

361kcal

18%

Fat

5.1g

Saturates

2.9g

14%

Sugars

7.2g

Salt

1.2g

20%

FOOD SAFETY

Food sensitivities

A food sensitivity is a bad reaction to a food that is otherwise safe to eat.

HEALTHY EATING

Nutrition for sporty teens

Bodies need fuel to get the most out of sport and fitness activities, and the best place to start is with the basics of a healthy and varied diet.

"Beans are a great source of protein, are low in fat and a nice alternative for meat-free days"

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