Baked Potato Bar
with broccoli / lentils / cheese / olives / tomatoes
A baked potato bar is a fun DIY meal that lends itself to using up a variety of leftovers and / or fresh ingredients as toppings. The only change we made to this meal since featuring it in 2018 is to halve the potatoes before roasting to speed up cook time.
Smarts: Whole potatoes can be cooked in the Instant Pot. For tips, join the Cook Smarts Instant Pot Facebook Group.
Ingredients
- Potatoes, medium russet - 4 , halved lengthwise
- Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Cumin - 1/2 tsp
- Paprika - 1/2 tsp
- Coriander - 1/2 tsp
- Cheese, cheddar - 4 oz , grated
- Onions, medium and red - 1/2 , diced
- Broccoli - 8 oz , chopped
- Chives - 1 Tbsp , chopped
- Tomatoes, Roma - 4 , diced
- Olives, black and sliced (2.25 oz / 63 g) - 1 can , drained and rinsed
- Lentils, pre-cooked - 2 cups (look for canned or vacuum-packed)
- Foil - for baking
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Sour cream - 1/2 cup (sub plain or Greek yogurt)
- Salsa - 1/4 cup
- Butter (opt) - for serving
Prep
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Potatoes - Wash and scrub potatoes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Spice mix - Combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, and coriander. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Cheese / Onions / Broccoli - Prep as directed. Store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Broccoli - Place broccoli into a microwave-safe container, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave until tender, ~2 minutes. If using frozen, defrost in the microwave. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
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Chives / Tomatoes - Prep as directed. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
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Olives - Drain and rinse.
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Lentils - If using canned lentils, drain and rinse.
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Make
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Heat oven to 425F / 218C. Line a sheet pan with foil.
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Slice potatoes in half lengthwise and rub on all sides with some oil. Place potatoes cut-side down on sheet pan. Season the tops with some salt. Transfer to the oven and roast until potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, ~30 minutes.
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When potatoes are nearly finished cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and then lentils and spice mix and saute until spices are fragrant and lentils are warm, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
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Set out toppings - lentils, cheese, onions, broccoli, chives, tomatoes, olives, sour cream, and salsa.
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Spread butter on each potato half (if using) and gently mash with a fork. Have everyone top their potatoes at the table and enjoy!
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