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Baked potatoes with green asparagus

Baked Potatoes with Green Asparagus for a Quick Spring Meal

Enjoy a vibrant dish of baked potatoes with green asparagus, combining crispy potatoes and creamy feta in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 500 g small waxy potatoes Starchy potatoes provide structure and crispiness.
  • 2 EL olive oil Enhances flavor and helps with crisping.
  • 1 TL paprika Adds depth and mild smokiness.
  • ½ TL garlic powder Imparts a subtle garlic flavor.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Asparagus
  • 300 g green asparagus Adds vibrant color and a fresh, earthy taste.
  • 150 g feta cheese Offers creaminess and a savory, salty flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 °C (or 180 °C for fan-assisted) and line your baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and halve the small waxy potatoes, then toss them in a bowl with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the seasoned potato halves on the baking tray and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.
  4. While the potatoes bake, wash and trim the asparagus, then cut it into halves.
  5. After 20 minutes, add the asparagus to the tray, drizzle with olive oil, and mix gently before returning to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables and bake for an extra 5 minutes until the feta is golden and melting.
  7. Remove from oven, optionally garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is highly customizable; feel free to substitute ingredients based on your pantry. For added variety, consider incorporating other vegetables or proteins.

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