Kumpir
Turkish baked potatoes - a meal in themselves
Servings: 2
Calories: 568kcal
Ingredients
- 2 baking potatoes about 8-10 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp green olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 small bunch parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup cheddar grated
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season. Place in a baking dish and bake, uncovered, for about 1 hour, turning once. They should have crispy skins and soft flesh.
- In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and peppers and cook for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, olives, and corn and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Leave to cool a little, then stir in the parsley and season to taste
- Split the potatoes in half and scoop out the flesh. Mash until smooth with the butter and cheese, then refill the potato skins.
- Top with the mushroom filling and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 59.4g | Protein: 14.4g | Fat: 33.2g | Cholesterol: 49.2mg | Sodium: 198mg | Sugar: 8.8g