Mediterranean Diet Classic Jacket Potatoes

Transform your humble baked potato into a vibrant Mediterranean feast with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Jacket Potatoes recipe. Perfectly roasted baking potatoes with irresistibly crispy skins are loaded with a refreshing, flavor-packed topping of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley bring a delightful creaminess and herbal aroma, making this dish as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is a wholesome, vegetarian delight that’s perfect as a main course or a hearty side. Embrace the healthful flavors of the Mediterranean diet while enjoying the comforting indulgence of classic jacket potatoes.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper
• 0.5 red onion
• 80 grams kalamata olives, pitted
• 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Wash and dry the baking potatoes thoroughly. Use a fork to prick each potato several times.

Step 3

Rub each potato with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt.

Step 4

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 1 hour, or until the skins are crispy and the insides are tender.

Step 5

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the Mediterranean topping.

Step 6

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion.

Step 7

In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and kalamata olives.

Step 8

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, the fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 9

Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

Step 10

Cut a cross in the top of each potato and squeeze gently to open the top.

Step 11

Spoon the prepared Mediterranean vegetable mix over each potato generously.

Step 12

Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley on top before serving.

Step 13

Serve immediately while the jacket potatoes are still warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1985.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1863.0

Total Fat 63.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 83.3mg	0%
Sodium 3603.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.0g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 738.9mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 7677.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.4%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 60.2%