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About This Healthy Recipe
Warm black beans, sweetcorn and small pieces of red pepper fill the open center of a baked white potato. Cumin seasons the filling, and lime yogurt goes on at the table rather than being cooked into the beans. The result keeps the potato recognizable as a whole meal instead of turning it into a bowl of diced potato.
The bean weight is after full cooking and draining. Substituting canned beans changes sodium and may change yield; use the drained product label for a revised calculation.
The full filling, including all 100 g water, is shared among four plates. Extra evaporation thickens the sauce without removing the ingredient calories. For another preparation, see Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas with Avocado Yogurt.
Why Readers May Like It
- 1Measured portions, a clear filling method and practical doneness checks.
- 2Clear dry, cooked and drained ingredient weights.
- 3Four measured meal portions with potatoes, filling and listed sides included.
Recipe Summary and Estimated Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated from the listed ingredient weights and the specific USDA records or manufacturer references linked below. Weights labeled dry, raw, cooked or drained must be matched to that state.
4 servings
One serving is one quarter of the base batch. Values are estimates rather than laboratory analysis.
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Per one quarter of the base recipe
Brands, drained weights, substitutions and final serving sizes can change these values.
Ingredient-by-Ingredient Nutrition Breakdown
Gram weights are the calculation basis; household measures are approximate. The table includes all listed oil, sauce and toppings. All listed potato skins, filling, measured oil, sauces and sides are included. Baking changes water weight; weigh potatoes raw, before cooking.
| Ingredient | Amount used | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White baking potatoes with skin, raw, scrubbed and dried | 4 potatoes, about 300 g / 10 1/2 oz each | 1200 g | 924 kcal | 24.6 g | 209.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Black beans, fully cooked without salt, drained | about 3 1/2 cups cooked | 600 g | 792 kcal | 53.2 g | 142.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Frozen sweetcorn kernels, weighed before cooking | about 1 1/2 cups | 240 g | 211 kcal | 7.2 g | 49.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Red bell pepper, raw, cored and diced | about 2 medium peppers | 240 g | 62 kcal | 2.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Tomatoes, raw, diced | about 2 medium-large | 320 g | 58 kcal | 2.8 g | 12.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Onion, raw, peeled and finely diced | about 1 small | 120 g | 48 kcal | 1.3 g | 11.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Plain nonfat Greek yogurt | about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon | 200 g | 118 kcal | 20.4 g | 7.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Fresh lime juice, divided | 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon | 48 g | 12 kcal | 0.2 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| Ground cumin | about 1 1/2 teaspoons | 3 g | 11 kcal | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Olive oil: 8 g for potatoes and 12 g for filling | about 1 1/2 tablespoons total | 20 g | 177 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Table salt: 1 g for potatoes and 1 g for filling | about 1/3 teaspoon total | 2 g | 0 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Water for the bean filling | scant 1/2 cup | 100 g | 0 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Full recipe estimate | 4 servings | — | 2413 kcal | 112.6 g | 452.5 g | 29.1 g |
How This Nutrition Estimate Was Prepared
- Match each listed ingredient to its linked food record or stated label reference.
- Multiply the per-100-g values by the listed gram weight and add the unrounded ingredient values.
- Divide the full calculation by four servings, then round for the cards.
- Recalculate if you change the ingredient brand, amount or serving yield.
Ingredient cells are rounded independently. The footer sums displayed cells; per-serving cards use the unrounded calculation, so small rounding differences are expected. Final cooking yield and brands can change the estimate.
Ingredients
Measured ingredients
Step-by-Step Preparation
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- Fine mesh strainer (paid link)
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Before You Start
The bean weight is after full cooking and draining. Substituting canned beans changes sodium and may change yield; use the drained product label for a revised calculation.
Allow about 105 minutes for preparation, preheating, baking the potatoes and preparing their filling. Some tasks overlap; doneness checks take priority over the clock. Measure the listed oil before cooking and keep the sides within the stated four portions. Use the raw, dry, cooked or drained state specified for each ingredient.
Set up the oven and potatoes
10–15 minutes with preheatingPreheat to 400°F / 200°C conventional, or 350°F / 180°C fan. Scrub four white baking potatoes, dry their skins and weigh 1,200 g total before cooking. Prick them several times with a fork. Rub with 8 g oil in total and 1 g salt, then place on a rimmed baking sheet without wrapping in foil. A digital kitchen scale (paid link) helps keep the measured quantities consistent.
Bake while preparing the filling
60–80 minutes, overlapping filling preparationBake for 60–80 minutes and turn after about 35 minutes. Start testing the thickest potato at 60 minutes; a narrow knife should pass easily to the center. The filling takes about 20 minutes, so prepare the vegetables early and start cooking it toward the end of the baking period.
Measure the cooked beans and vegetables
8 minutes during bakingUse black beans that have already been fully boiled without salt; drain and weigh 600 g. This recipe does not cook dry beans. Dice the onion, red pepper and tomatoes. Weigh the frozen corn before heating it and set out the cumin and the 100 g water so the filling can be cooked without unmeasured additions.
Soften the onion and pepper
7–8 minutesHeat the remaining 12 g oil in a large skillet (paid link) over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper and stir for 7–8 minutes until softened. Lower the heat if edges catch; the measured water will be added in the next step, rather than adding extra oil to loosen the vegetables.
Simmer the bean and corn mixture
10–12 minutesStir the cumin into the vegetables for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, beans, frozen corn, 100 g water and the remaining 1 g salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring, until the corn is cooked according to its packet and the filling is steaming hot with only a little free liquid.
Prepare the lime yogurt
3 minutes during simmeringWhile the pan simmers, combine the yogurt with 24 g lime juice in a small clean bowl and refrigerate. Stir the remaining 24 g lime juice into the hot beans after taking the pan off the heat. If potatoes are still firm, keep the filling covered and hot rather than leaving it cooling beside the stove.
Split the tender potatoes
3 minutesRemove the potatoes once all four centers yield easily to a knife. With hands protected by oven mitts, slit each lengthwise and fluff the flesh gently with a fork. Keep the skins and all the inside flesh; the nutrient calculation includes the whole edible potato rather than a scooped-out shell.
Portion four complete meals
3 minutesSpoon one quarter of the hot bean-corn mixture over and into each potato. Finish with one quarter of the lime yogurt, or serve the yogurt beside the potato to keep its skin firmer. Divide every listed component across the four plates and serve promptly.
How to Know It Is Ready
All potato centers are tender; the filling is steaming throughout, the corn is fully cooked and there is little free liquid.
Loose fluffy potato flesh with tender beans, distinct corn kernels and softened pepper, finished with cool tart yogurt.
One baked potato and one quarter of the filling, listed sides, sauce and measured oil.
What This Meal Provides and What to Consider
Meal Balance
- The measured batch supplies about 28.2 g protein per serving.
- Potatoes, filling, listed accompaniments and measured cooking oil are included in the complete portion.
Things to Consider
- Contains milk from Greek yogurt. Check packaged corn, seasonings and any substituted products for relevant allergens and cross-contact.
- Energy, sodium and saturated fat still depend on ingredients and portion size. This meal does not guarantee a particular fitness or health result.
Who May Enjoy This Recipe?
Baked potato meal planning
Home cooks looking for a measured vegetarian lunch or dinner.
Home cooking
The full filling, including all 100 g water, is shared among four plates. Extra evaporation thickens the sauce without removing the ingredient calories.
Measured portions
People who want to understand how ingredient weights relate to a four-serving batch.
How to Adjust the Meal
Smaller appetite
Serve a smaller portion and save the rest safely. Recalculate nutrition for the portion you actually eat.
Larger appetite
Choose an appropriate larger portion or accompaniment and include those ingredients in the meal calculation.
Protein adjustments
If changing the main filling, potato size or side, use its product label and recalculate. The amount can also change texture and cooking requirements.
Substitutions, Dietary Notes, and Allergens
Practical Substitutions
- Swap red pepper for the same raw weight of yellow pepper if preferred and update the estimate. Use a suitable unsweetened plant yogurt for a vegan version, with revised nutrition and allergen checks.
- A different potato size or filling changes cooking time, portion size and nutrition. Adjust the method and recalculate when substituting.
Allergen Information
Contains milk from Greek yogurt. Check packaged corn, seasonings and any substituted products for relevant allergens and cross-contact.
Check packaged ingredient labels for the allergens relevant to you. A substitution changes both the recipe and the calculation.
Storage and Meal Preparation
Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when surroundings exceed 90°F / 32°C. Use shallow containers and a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or colder. Use safely handled cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat hot leftovers to 165°F / 74°C.
Keeping This Baked Potato Meal
Refrigerate potatoes and filling in separate shallow containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F / 32°C. Remove any foil before chilling; this recipe bakes without foil. Keep at 40°F / 4°C or below and use within 3–4 days, counting from the earliest cooking of any component. Follow an earlier ingredient use-by date. Do not leave potatoes on the counter to cool completely. Keep the lime yogurt separate from potatoes and beans until serving.
Reheating the Meal
Reheat only the portions needed. Split the potato so heat can reach its center, cover in a microwave-safe dish with a vented lid, turn during heating and allow a brief standing time. Check several places in the potato and hot filling for 165°F / 74°C; a fixed number of minutes is not a safety check. Check the center of the bean filling as well as the potato. Add the refrigerated yogurt only after the hot components are reheated.
Follow USDA leftovers guidance. For another baked potato and filling combination, browse Mushroom and White Bean Baked Potato with Spinach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook them fully using a separate safe method before starting this recipe, then weigh 600 g cooked and drained. Dry and cooked bean weights are not interchangeable.
A suitable unsweetened dairy-free yogurt can replace the Greek yogurt, but choose it for the eater’s needs and recalculate protein, calories and allergens.
Tomatoes vary. Simmer uncovered until little free liquid remains and keep stirring near the end; do not add flour or drain away the beans to match a fixed time.
Use the serving controls to scale gram quantities and serving count. Use additional trays or cook more batches; cooking time does not simply double. Household notes describe the base four-serving recipe.
Nutrition Sources and Recipe Notes
These values are planning estimates, not individualized nutrition advice. Use labels for your exact products when precision is important. The recipe has not been kitchen-tested and the image is a generated illustration of the intended dish.
Nutrition Data Sources
See our Nutrition Calculation Methodology for weights, rounding and substitutions.
Food Safety Reference
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