TWICE-BAKED TEX-MEX POTATO

[tummyache]

Here's another recipe that might work for some of us depending on your level of sensitivity. I can eat it with the dairy free limitations. But, if you are one of those who can tolerate real dairy, it would probably even be better.

TWICE-BAKED TEX-MEX POTATO

Special Diets:
• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free
• High Fiber
• Sugar Conscious [3 g sugar]
• Wheat Free


All of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors are here: cumin, fresh salsa and refried beans. Make this versatile recipe for one, or for a crowd. It's big on flavor, yet easy on the budget at about $2.50 per serving. Serves: 1

• 1 (10- to 12-ounce) Russet potato
• 1 tablespoon Dairy Free sour cream
• 1/2 cup canned refried pinto beans
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Dairy Free grated Daiya cheddar cheese
• Fresh salsa
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick potato all over with a fork and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake until just tender, about 1 hour; set aside until cool enough to handle. . Meanwhile, preheat broiler.

Cut open potato and scoop about 1/2 cup of the cooked flesh into a medium bowl. Add sour cream, beans, salt and cumin and mash with a fork to combine. Use bean mixture to refill potato, then top with cheese and return to baking sheet or place in a small baking dish. Broil until cheese is melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Top with salsa and green onions and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Per Serving [based on real dairy products]:
• 430 calories (90 from fat)
• 10g total fat
• 6g saturated fat
• 30mg cholesterol
• 940mg sodium
• 73g carbohydrate (11g dietary fiber, 3g sugar)
• 17g protein

[tummyache]

I forgot to mention that I only use the green tops of the green onions... and sparingly at that! [You probably already figured that part out for yourself.] Also, you can change the kind of potato to one that you can tolerate. And I use only 1/4 cup of the beans as I don't digest them as well. Otherwise, this recipe works for me.

[shereebailey83]

salsa?? isn't that tomato based?

[tummyache]

Yes, salsa is tomato based. So, those who are very sensitive might not want to add it. Perhaps those folks could substitute something else, use a seasoning salt to sprinkle on top, or just omit the salsa altogether.

I'm one of the lucky ones who does not have HFI as severely as some do, so can tolerate a very small amount of tomato on occasion. I suspect there are many more folks like me who have various levels of tolerance as is seen in other types of food intolerances.