Veggie Potato Melt
A hearty and colorful vegetarian dish featuring baked potatoes topped with a flavorful mix of sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, red pepper, and red onion, seasoned with basil. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or dinner, it appeals to veggie lovers and those seeking a comforting, customizable meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pierce the potatoes and place them on a paper towel.
- Microwave the potatoes until tender, about 8-10 minutes depending on size.
- Let the potatoes stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Combine sliced mushrooms, julienne zucchini, chopped red pepper, sliced red onion, and dried basil leaves in a microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave the vegetable mixture on High until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Split the potatoes open and fill them with the cooked vegetable mixture.
- Top with cheese or butter if desired.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds to melt the topping.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).