Vegetarian Mince Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar and Spinach recipe

Name: Vegetarian Mince Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar and Spinach
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 large Potatoes; 350g Vegetarian mince; 120g Cheddar Cheese; 80g Spinach; 1 Mixed peppers; 25g Butter; 3 tbsp Greek Yoghurt; 50g Soft Cheese; 1 tsp Herbs; 1 tsp Salt; 1 small bag Lettuce; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 2 Spring onions; 1 tbsp Olive oil

Fluffy baked potatoes loaded with savoury vegetarian mince, wilted spinach, and a creamy cheddar filling. This is a robust vegetarian dinner with plenty of texture and a proper comforting feel.

70 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Vegetarian Mince Stuffed Potatoes with Cheddar and Spinach

Ingredients

4 servings

4 large Potatoes
350g Vegetarian mince
120g Cheddar Cheese
80g Spinach
1 Mixed peppers
25g Butter
3 tbsp Greek Yoghurt
50g Soft Cheese
1 tsp Herbs
1 tsp Salt
1 small bag Lettuce
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Smoked paprika
2 Spring onions
1 tbsp Olive oil

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	557 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbohydrates	41 g
Fat	31 g
Saturated fat	15 g
Fibre	7.5 g
Sugar	6.5 g
Sodium	720 mg

Why this works

A filling, moderate-to-high calorie meal with good protein and fibre, but fairly high in saturated fat and salt from the cheese, butter and added salt.

Protein and iron. Vegetarian mince, cheddar and Greek yoghurt contribute a solid amount of protein; the potatoes and spinach also provide iron-supporting nutrients, though plant iron is less readily absorbed.

Fibre and potassium. Potatoes, spinach, peppers and lettuce add fibre and potassium, supporting digestion and normal blood pressure regulation.

Calcium and vitamin A. Cheddar, soft cheese and yoghurt provide calcium, while spinach offers beta-carotene and folate.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Prick the potatoes and bake for 45-50 minutes until crisp outside and soft inside.
Cook the vegetarian mince with the mixed peppers in a pan for 8-10 minutes, stirring in herbs, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Split open the baked potatoes and fluff up the insides with butter and Greek yoghurt. Fold in the spinach so it wilts gently from the heat.
Spoon in the vegetarian mince mixture, top with cheddar cheese and a little soft cheese, then return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted. Serve with lettuce on the side.

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