Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potato) And Couscous Salad With Spinach Sauce Recipe

Name: Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potato) And Couscous Salad With Spinach Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 None large baking potatoes, such as Russet; 1/4 lb couscous; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 None carrot, peeled and finely grated; 1/3 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 lb cucumber, cut into small pieces; 1/2 bunch spring onions, sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 lb spinach; 1 3/4 cups yogurt; 1 tsp chili flakes; 8 tbsp Gouda cheese, grated; 4 tsp butter

Servings: persons

4 None large baking potatoes, such as Russet
1/4 lb couscous
2 tbsp olive oil
1 None carrot, peeled and finely grated
1/3 lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 lb cucumber, cut into small pieces
1/2 bunch spring onions, sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 lb spinach
1 3/4 cups yogurt
1 tsp chili flakes
8 tbsp Gouda cheese, grated
4 tsp butter

1
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F. Wrap the potatoes individually in foil and bake them for about 2 hours.
2
For the couscous salad, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Put the couscous in a bowl, add 1 tbsp of oil and a pinch of salt then cover with the hot water. Stir then set aside to absorb the water. Stir in the carrot, tomatoes, cucumber and spring onions, season to taste then add the lemon juice and remaining oil.
3
For the spinach sauce, blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 mins, rinse under cold water then drain and chop. Mix with the yogurt and chili flakes.
4
To finish, remove the potatoes from the oven. Cut them in half lengthwise and mash the insides with a small fork. Melt 2 tbsp of cheese and 1 tsp of butter in each potato and mix. Spoon the couscous salad into the potatoes and serve them garnished with spinach sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 None large baking potatoes, such as Russet, 1/4 lb couscous, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 None carrot, peeled and finely grated, and more.

Yes, Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potato) And Couscous Salad With Spinach Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Kumpir (Turkish Baked Potato) And Couscous Salad With Spinach Sauce

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