Jacket potatoes can provide a speedy, healthy and tasty meal in a matter of minutes but the benefits can last much longer. Potatoes are a good source of energy and many other nutrients including vitamin C and folate. Simply combine with chicken, fish, beans or cheese and a salad or green vegetables, for a complete meal on a plate.
If you simply microwave a potato, it is fluffy inside but you do not get any crispiness on the outside. Instead I prefer to microwave the potato to save time but finish it off in the oven – so I get the best of both worlds – speed AND flavour!
* Wash and prick the potato all over with a fork and place in the microwave on full power for around 6-7 minutes, depending on its size.
* In the meantime, preheat the oven to 200 ° C.
* When the potato is finished in the microwave, place on a baking tray, drizzle a little olive oil over the top, sprinkle with sea salt and place in the hot oven for approximately 15 minutes.
The result is a beautifully fluffy jacket potato in the middle but crispy and tasty on the outside too.
Once it is cooked, why not try one of these toppings:
Chilli and Soured Cream
Tuna, Red Onion and Pepper
Tuna, Sweetcorn and Mayonnaise
Prawns and Mayonnaise
Bacon, Garlic and Mushroom
Cream Cheese and Chives
These are just a few of the many hundreds of topping ideas for a quick and tasty meal. A jacket potato is very nutritious so it is a great fallback when you can’t find inspiration or you don’t have much time to cook dinner.
