Kielbasa and Lentil-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Name: Kielbasa and Lentil-Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 large russet potatoes (8 to 10 oz each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 oz smoked kielbasa sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices; 1 cup chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics lentil soup; 2 cups baby spinach, lightly packed; Sour cream, as desired; Thinly sliced green onions, as desired

15 Minutes Prep1 Hour 15 Minutes Total
2 Servings
700 Calories per Serving

Not sure what to cook for dinner? No problem. The solution is in your pantry! Our Lentil soup plays a starring role in this hearty meal. Just toss a couple of potatoes in the oven, and dinner is almost done, as the flavorful topping takes less than 15 minutes to put together.

Ingredient List

2 large russet potatoes (8 to 10 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 oz smoked kielbasa sausage, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics lentil soup
2 cups baby spinach, lightly packed
Sour cream, as desired
Thinly sliced green onions, as desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. Scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes several times with fork to allow steam to escape. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add kielbasa and chopped onions; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are softened. Add garlic and thyme; cook another minute. Add lentil soup; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add spinach; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until just wilted.
Cut open each potato; spoon filling over top. Spoon dollop of sour cream on top of each potato; garnish with green onions.

Tips

If you don’t have fresh spinach in the fridge, just substitute 1/3 cup of frozen spinach, cooked and drained, for the baby spinach in this recipe.
Kielbasa is a mild-flavored, smoked Polish sausage.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 2

Serving size: 1 Potato

Amount per serving (Calories ): 700

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	7g	34%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	35mg	11%
Sodium	1320mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate	98g	33%
Dietary Fiber	12g	50%
Soluble Fiber	2g	% Value not available
Sugars	11g	% Value not available
Protein	22g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	6%
Vitamin E	Value not available	10%
Calcium	Value not available	10%
Iron	Value not available	40%
Potassium	2270mg	65%
Thiamin	Value not available	30%
Riboflavin	Value not available	20%
Niacin	Value not available	30%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	60%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	10%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	15%
Phosphorus	Value not available	30%
Magnesium	Value not available	30%
Zinc	Value not available	15%
Manganese	Value not available	50%
Selenium	Value not available	15%
Copper	Value not available	25%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.