Mediterranean Diet Loaded Baked Potato

Elevate your baked potato game with this Mediterranean Diet Loaded Baked Potato recipe—a healthy, flavor-packed twist on a classic comfort food! Featuring crispy-skinned russet potatoes topped with creamy hummus, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta, this dish is a perfect blend of wholesome Mediterranean flavors. A drizzle of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley bring brightness to every bite, making it as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, this satisfying recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. Gluten-free and veggie-forward, this nutrient-rich meal celebrates the best of the Mediterranean diet while keeping comfort food cravings at bay.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup hummus
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.

Step 3

Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape while baking.

Step 4

Rub each potato with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt and black pepper, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 5

Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork and the skin is crispy.

Step 6

While the potatoes are baking, prepare the Mediterranean topping by combining the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley in a bowl.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice to the mixture and toss gently to combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if desired.

Step 8

Once the potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly, then slice each one open lengthwise.

Step 9

Fluff the insides of each potato with a fork and spoon a generous amount of hummus into each potato.

Step 10

Top the hummus with the prepared Mediterranean mixture, dividing it evenly among the potatoes.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2260.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2602.9

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.6g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 6665.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.7g
Protein 70.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 911.6mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 7853.3mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 48.1%