Ham, Red Pepper and Cheddar-Stuffed Potatoes

Tarragon Green Beans and Sliced Tomatoes
Clock

Ingredients

  • 6 (8-oz) Yukon gold potatoes
  • 9 oz low-sodium lean ham, diced
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1½ cups chopped red bell pepper
  • ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork, and wrap individually in damp paper towels. Microwave on High 15 to 18 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Meanwhile, combine ham, onions, bell peppers and cheese in a bowl.
  3. Cut a lengthwise slit in each potato; push ends to open. Top potatoes evenly with ham mixture.
  4. Return to microwave, and cook on High 2 minutes or until cheese melts.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1½ lb green beans, trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp light butter with canola oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Arrange beans in a steamer basket over boiling water; cover and steam 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Stir together light butter, mustard, tarragon, and salt in a serving bowl; toss with beans.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
290
70
360
Fat (g) 4 3 7
Sat. Fat (g) 2 1 3
Protein (g) 16 2 18
Carb (g) 46 9 55
Fiber (g) 4 5 9
Sodium (mg) 480 270 750

Diabetic Meal Plan

This recipe selected from the eMeals Diabetic Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:

  • Seven Dinner Menus
  • Matching Grocery List
  • Access via App or Online
See This Meal Plan