Fajita Jacket Potatoes
Feeds 4 - Ready in 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Vegetarian - Low-Saturated Fat
Ingredients:
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4 Co-op baking potatoes (large)
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1 ½ tbsp Co-op olive oil
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1 red onion, thinly sliced
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3 mixed peppers, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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2 tsp each ground cumin, oregano and smoked paprika
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1 tsp chilli powder, medium or hot depending on your preference
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400g can Co-op red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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400g can Co-op Italian chopped tomatoes
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30g 30g Co-op British Grated Mature Cheddar
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2 tbsp chopped coriander, to serve
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4 tbsp Co-op soured cream, to serve
Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Prick the potatoes all over and rub with 1 tsp of the oil before seasoning well
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Bake in the oven for 1–1¼ hours until tender
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Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion and peppers for 8-10 mins, until soft
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Season, stir in the garlic and cook for 1 min, then add the spices
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Add the beans and tomatoes, then half-fill the tomato can with water and pour that in too. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins, until thickened slightly
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Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half and carefully remove a large spoonful of flesh from each, leaving a layer of potato inside the skin. Save the potato flesh for thickening soups or stews
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Preheat the oven again to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4
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Spoon the fajita mix into the potatoes, then sprinkle with the Cheddar
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Put back in the oven for 8-10 mins, until the cheese is bubbling, then serve sprinkled with the coriander and a dollop of soured cream