Customized Hotel Room Service Loaded Baked Potato
A comforting, blood-sugar-friendly baked potato loaded with steamed broccoli, black beans, and rich avocado. It is customized from standard room service sides to keep sodium low and energy steady.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
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Total
5 min
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Next: Review the hotel room service menu for…
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Review the hotel room service menu for…
Review the hotel room service menu for sides, typically listed under the breakfast, lunch, or dinner sections.
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Order 1 large plain baked potato (specify…
Order 1 large plain baked potato (specify no butter, sour cream, or oil on the skin).
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Order a side of steamed broccoli (request…
Order a side of steamed broccoli (request it plain, with no added butter, margarine, or seasoned salt).
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Order a side of plain black beans…
Order a side of plain black beans (ask for them drained and without added bacon, lard, or heavy salt seasoning).
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Order half of a fresh avocado (sliced…
Order half of a fresh avocado (sliced or mashed, no added salt).
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Use a fork to split the hot…
When the room service tray arrives, use a fork to split the hot baked potato down the center and fluff the inside.
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Mash the black beans and steamed broccoli…
Mash the black beans and steamed broccoli into the hot potato fluff.
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Top the loaded potato with the fresh…
Top the loaded potato with the fresh avocado slices. Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the top if available for extra brightness without adding sodium.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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