CHIMICHURRI TWICE-BAKED POTATOES

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These Chimichurri Twice-Baked Potatoes are courtesy of Heather Christo as part of the U.S. Potato Board's Potato Lovers Club. Fresh parsley, oregano, garlic and olive oil make up this Argentinean-inspired sauce that is whipped into baked potatoes.

Provided by Potato Goodness

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     U.S. Potato Board

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup minced fresh oregano leaves
3 green onions, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes in the oven, directly on the rack.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Poke a couple holes in the top of the potatoes with a fork and return them to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are baking, prepare the chimichurri sauce:
  • Finely mince the parsley, oregano, green onions and garlic. (If you want to save time, place ingredients in a food processor and pulse until finely minced.) Add the herbs to a 2-cup bowl. Then add the red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice. Season to taste with kosher salt. Set aside.
  • Slice the top third of each potato off and let the potatoes cool until you can handle them comfortably. Scoop the flesh of the potatoes into a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of the chimichurri sauce to the potatoes. Using a hand mixer, whip the potatoes until creamy and fluffy.
  • Spoon the chimichurri potato mixture back into the potatoes. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake them at 400 degrees F for another 10 minutes. Serve them hot with an extra spoonful of the remaining chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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