Vegan Kumpir

Vegan Kumpir is a delightful Turkish dish that features a baked potato filled with a variety of colorful and flavorful toppings. This vegan version offers a deliciously wholesome experience, perfect for those seeking comfort food with a twist.

Ingredients

• Large russet potatoes - 2
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegan yogurt - 4 tablespoons
• Chickpeas (cooked or canned) - 1 cup
• Corn (canned) - 1/2 cup
• Diced cucumber - 1/2 cup
• Diced tomatoes - 1/2 cup
• Chopped parsley - 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Red onion (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Scrub the potatoes under running water and pat them dry.
3. Pierce each potato several times with a fork, then rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Place the potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the toppings: in a bowl, mix the chickpeas, corn, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, red onion, paprika, and tahini. Stir well to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Once the potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
7. Cut a slit down the center of each potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork, adding a tablespoon of vegan yogurt to each potato.
8. Spoon the prepared topping mixture generously into each potato and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.

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