Haggis Loaded Jacket Potato
A comforting, crispy jacket potato microwaved to fluffy perfection and loaded with savory haggis. Topped with a dollop of cool soured cream and served with a fresh, crisp side salad.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Next: Scrub the baking potato clean
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Scrub the baking potato clean
Scrub the baking potato clean, pat it dry, and prick it several times with a fork to allow steam to escape.
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Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate…
Place the potato on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high for 7 to 9 minutes, turning it halfway through, until a butter knife easily slides into the center with no resistance.
Look for: a butter knife easily slides into the center with no resistance
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Heat the haggis
While the potato cooks, heat the haggis. Place the haggis in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a microwave-safe plate or lid, and microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until steaming hot throughout.
Look for: steaming hot throughout
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Prepare the side salad by tossing the…
Prepare the side salad by tossing the baby spinach and cherry tomato halves in a small bowl with the extra-virgin olive oil.
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Carefully cut a deep cross in the…
Carefully cut a deep cross in the top of the hot potato and squeeze the sides gently to fluff up the steaming, soft interior.
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Spoon the heated haggis generously into the…
Spoon the heated haggis generously into the opened potato, top with the soured cream, and serve immediately alongside the dressed side salad.
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