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Description
A quick and easy recipe for a “baked” potato, ready in just 6 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potato.
- Pierce the potato several times with a fork.
- Rub the potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes.
- Check for doneness by inserting a fork. If not soft, microwave for another minute.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add your favorite toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, or chives.
- For a crispier skin, broil the potato for a few minutes after microwaving.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 6 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg