Description
Double-Baked Potatoes offer a creamy, herbaceous twist on classic comfort food. Packed with plant-based goodness and zesty seasonings, these potatoes promise a delightful culinary experience that will satisfy your hunger and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 head of garlic
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 10 grams freshly chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon (3 grams) dried parsley
- 2 finely chopped spring onions
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
Filling and Topping:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) vegan butter
- 80 grams grated vegan cheese (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare potatoes by piercing them thoroughly with a fork, then microwave for efficient initial cooking.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat oven to 200°C, creating an ideal roasting environment.
- Transfer microwaved potatoes onto a baking tray, generously coating with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt for enhanced flavor.
- Prepare roasted garlic by slicing off the top of the head, drizzling with olive oil, and placing alongside potatoes on the tray.
- Roast the entire tray in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, allowing potatoes to develop a crispy exterior and garlic to become tender.
- Once baked, carefully slice potatoes in half, creating boats for the filling.
- Gently scoop out potato flesh into a mixing bowl, preserving the skins as delicate vessels.
- Return empty potato skins to the oven to maintain warmth and crispness.
- Mash the potato flesh with roasted garlic, vegan butter, chopped herbs, vegan cheese, spring onions, and black pepper until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Retrieve the potato skins and generously fill each with the herbed potato mixture.
- Sprinkle additional vegan cheese over the filled potatoes for extra richness.
- Bake for a final 10-15 minutes, allowing the tops to turn golden and develop a delightful crispy texture.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh herbs or additional spring onions for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while hot, showcasing the layered flavors and textures.
Notes
- Roast garlic beforehand to mellow its intense flavor and create a sweeter, caramelized taste that blends smoothly into the potato filling.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet or King Edward for the fluffiest, most creamy interior that holds shape perfectly when double-baked.
- Ensure potato skins remain crisp by thoroughly drying them with paper towels before the initial olive oil drizzle, which helps achieve
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 56
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg