Friday, June 1, 2012

So you Don't want to Eat Broccoli? Try this out! ? Elaine Hastings ...

So you Don?t want to Eat Broccoli? ?Try this out!

Broccoli Cheese Potatoes*

Healthy Bites for Finicky Kids

*Broccoli Cheese Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium baking potatoes
  • ??cup nonfat ricotta cheese
  • ??cup nonfat sour cream
  • 1 Tbs. fat-free Parmesan cheese
  • ? cup chopped green onion
  • ? tsp. dried oregano
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli
  • 2 Tbs. shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese

Methods/steps

Wash potatoes in cold water and dry with paper towels. Pierce with a fork. Microwave potatoes for 4 minutes, turn over and microwave until tender, about 2 more minutes.

Meanwhile, mix the ricotta cheese with sour cream, Parmesan, green onion and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Steam broccoli until tender.

Cut baked potatoes open with a knife and place on a microwave-safe plate. Fluff insides with a fork and fill with the ricotta mixture. Top each half with 1 cup steamed broccoli and I tablespoon mozzarella cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Serve hot with a large tossed salad.

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Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD is the founder of Associates in Nutrition and Sports Specialty, a leader in the health, wellness, fitness and sports nutrition industries. Elaine is an engaging and informed Sports Nutrition Authority and Healthy Lifestyles Expert. Author. Speaker. Consultant. Athlete. Mom. Advisor. Elaine is a go-to media source both nationally and internationally, with extensive knowledge in every aspect of nutrition. She has been a weekly columnist, her column "Nutrition Notes" column for Gannett Co. Inc., including content contributor and media resource. She counsels clients and teams on diet and nutrition in regard to: high school athletics, collegiate athletes and teams, professional athletes, Olympic and elite athletics, energy, endurance, recovery, weight loss, weight gain, muscle gain, children?s' diets, youth athletes, teens' diets, athletic goals, body building, senior diets, masters athletes, family meal plans, wellness, weight management, eating disorders, and more. Elaine specializes in healthy lifestyles, wellness, nutrition, eating disorders, fitness, sports and team nutrition. She is a highly sought after educator, author and speaker with excellent cross-cultural awareness.

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