Kumpir İçi

Kumpir İçi is a delicious and hearty Turkish side dish featuring a medley of flavorful ingredients served in a baked potato. This dish is perfect for sharing, combining creamy textures with vibrant flavors for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

• Large potatoes - 2
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cooked chickpeas - 100 grams
• Grated carrots - 50 grams
• Chopped green bell pepper - 50 grams
• Chopped red onion - 30 grams
• Corn kernels - 50 grams
• Plain yogurt - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Chopped parsley - 2 tablespoons
• Feta cheese - 50 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pierce them several times with a fork.
3. Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chickpeas, grated carrots, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red onion, corn kernels, and chopped parsley.
6. In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
7. Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
8. Cut each potato lengthwise and gently scoop out some of the flesh to create space for the filling.
9. Fill each potato with the chickpea mixture, then drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top.
10. Finish with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in dietary fiber which aids digestion.
• High in protein due to chickpeas, helping to maintain muscle mass.

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