Potatoes Florentine

4 large Yukon Gold potatoes (about 21/2 pounds)

3 tablespoons butter

1 small leek, thinly sliced (white and pale green part only)

2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach, lightly packed

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper to taste

3 tablespoons finely chopped roasted red bell peppers

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Pierce the potatoes and microwave for 16-20 minutes or until tender when gently squeezed. Let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet. Add the leek and cook until very soft, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the spinach and cook for a few minutes more until the spinach is cooked and any liquid has been absorbed.

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides, leaving a 1/4-inch rim of potatoes in the skins. Mash the potatoes with the milk until smooth, then stir in the leek, half the cheese, the salt and pepper. Lightly stir in the roasted peppers and basil. Place the potato skins onto a baking sheet and fill with the potato mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Serves eight.

@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 191 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated), 28 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein, 17 mg cholesterol, 228 mg sodium.

United States Potato Board