Talking of protein, this bad boy’s a beast. Filled with your favourite beans, lentils and cottage cheese, the protein levels of this one are off the charts. Embrace the gainzzz.

Getting a baked potato just right is rewarding in itself. It’s surprisingly easy to do and the cooking instructions are included in the recipe card below. For more extensive instructions as well as a load more topping ideas, please see our main microwave baked potato post.

The Bicep Buster

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5 from 6 votes

Time to get those guns on show! This protein-packed baked potato is an absolute protein star – and awesomely tasty to boot! Love it.

Cuisine:Vegetarian

Diet: egg-free, gluten-free

Prep Time:5 minutes

Cook Time:9 minutes

Total Time:14 minutes

Servings:1 servings

Calories:647kcal

Ingredients

• 1 large potato
• ½ can black beans (drained and rinsed; 15oz = 435g)
• ½ cup brown lentils, cooked
• ¼ cup cottage cheese

Optional:

• 1 tbsp butter (or vegan margarine)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

• Microwave the large potato for nine minutes. A medium potato needs seven minutes and a small potato needs five minutes. To add extra potatoes allow an extra four minutes for a large potato, three minutes for a medium potato and two minutes for a small potato. This is using a 1000w microwave – adjust for slightly longer or shorter if yours is a higher or lower power. Don't forget to pierce the potatoes with a fork a few times.
• Heat up the beans and lentils.
• When ready, slice a deep groove through the middle of the potato in both directions. Repeat the process diagonally.
• Add optional butter, salt and pepper to the potato.
• Pour the hot beans and lentils over the potato when ready.
• Add the cottage cheese on top.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The Bicep Buster

Amount per Serving

Calories

647

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15

g

23

%

Saturated Fat

 

9

g

56

%

Cholesterol

 

39

mg

13

%

Sodium

 

333

mg

14

%

Potassium

 

2388

mg

68

%

Carbohydrates

 

97

g

32

%

Fiber

 

28

g

117

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

35

g

70

%

Vitamin A

 

428

IU

9

%

Vitamin C

 

44

mg

53

%

Calcium

 

207

mg

21

%

Iron

 

18

mg

100

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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