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Ingredientes
- 8 small Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed and dried
- 4 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
- Cooking spray
- 3 pieces Canadian bacon, finely diced (about 3 ounces)
- 3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
- Avocado Crème:
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens reserved
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Yield: 8 servings (1 serving equals 2 potato halves, 1 tablespoon avocado cream, 1/2 teaspoon scallions and 1 teaspoon bacon bits)
- Calories 180; Total Fat 10 g; (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 8 g; Carb 15 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 380 mg
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