Golden Crushed Potatoes by Ellie Kieger as a renowned registered dietitian specializing in nutrition and health communications.

Yield

• 4 servings, serving size 2 potatoes

Ingredients

• 8 small gold creamer potatoes (like Yukon gold), about 1 pound
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Steam the potatoes, whole, for 20 minutes, until they are still firm yet easily pierced with a fork. Drain.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place a potato on the tray, cut a small cross about 1/4-inch deep into the potato and crush the potato with the back of a wooden spoon to flatten into a patty about 1/2-inch thick. Try to crush it just enough so it stays together with most of its skin intact. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Brush the tops of the potatoes with the oil, sprinkle with salt and bake until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes.

Portobello-Black Bean Burgers with Corn Salsa

Recipe:

• Serves 4

Ingredients:

1. Corn Salsa

• 1 1/2 cups corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
• 3 tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

2. Burgers

• 1 package (10 oz) portobello mushrooms, wiped clean
• 1 1/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped green chiles
• 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• Vegetable-oil cooking spray
• 2 whole-grain pitas, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

1. For corn salsa

Combine salsa ingredients and set aside.

2. For burgers

In a food processor, chop mushrooms into extra fine pieces. Add beans, chiles, Worcestershire, chili powder, salt, onion powder, breadcrumbs and egg; process until fully combined. Liberally coat a large nonstick pan with cooking spray. Form 4 patties, then gently place onto pan. Grill over medium heat 5 minutes per side, or until a crisp crust forms and the burger is heated through.

3. To assemble

Place each burger into a pita half with 1/4 of the salsa and avocado slices.

The Skinny

416 calories per serving, 11.2 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 65.6 g carbs, 16.8 g fiber, 18.9 g protein

source: healthcastle