Delicious Stuffed Mediterranean Baked Potatoes

These stuffed Mediterranean baked potatoes are a flavorful twist on a classic comfort food. The combination of roasted potatoes, fresh herbs, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives will transport you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a hearty side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 large baking potatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Scrub the potatoes and pierce them with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until tender.
3. In a skillet, heat some olive oil and sauté the onions, bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes until softened.
4. Slice the cooked potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin layer of potato inside the skins.
5. Mix the scooped-out potato with the sautéed vegetables, olives, feta cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. Stuff the potato skins with the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with a little more feta cheese.
7. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.
8. Serve hot and enjoy the Mediterranean flavors!

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