HERBED POTATOES Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 1 hour 20 minutes 2 large desiree potatoes (600g) FILLING 1 small carrot, chopped finely 75g broccoli, chopped finely 150g reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives Wash and dry potatoes. Prick potatoes all over with a skewer; bake in moderate oven for 1 hour.

Cut tops off potatoes; scoop out flesh leaving 1cm shell. Reserve flesh.

Place shells on oven tray; bake in hot oven for 10 minutes.

Spoon filling into shells. Bake in moderate oven for about 10 minutes or until hot. Serve with fresh green salad, if desired.

FILLING
Boil, steam or microwave carrot and broccoli until soft; drain. Beat cheese in small bowl until smooth; stir in potato flesh, carrot mixture and chives.

Serves 2.

Per serving: 7.2g fat; 313 calories.

STORE: Cook recipe just before serving.

The Healthy Heart Cookbook, The Australian Women's Weekly Cookbooks