5 more ways with Jacket Potato
There’s something beautifully nostalgic about a jacket potato — that golden, crisp skin giving way to soft, fluffy warmth inside. It’s humble, grounding, and endlessly versatile. These five plant-based fillings are a way to elevate the everyday, to play with flavour and texture while keeping things simple, comforting, and full of heart.
You will need:
5 medium potatoes (white or sweet), washed and scrubbed
Olive oil
Sea salt
To serve: your choice of the following toppings
The Method:
Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Rub each potato with a little olive oil and sea salt, then place on a baking tray.
Roast for 50–60 minutes, or until the skins are crisp and the insides tender (You can reduce the cooking time by microwaving the potatoes for around 10 minutes and then baking for around 30 - or until you’ve reached the golden texture you like)
Slice open and fluff the centres with a fork before adding your chosen filling.
The Fillings
1. Smoky Vegetable Chilli
A warming mix of vegetables simmered with tomatoes, garlic, and spices.
Serve with avocado, a squeeze of lime and chopped parsley.
(Comforting, hearty, and perfect for cooler days.)
➡️ You can find a Vegetable Chilli recipe here.
2. Creamy “Sour Cream” & Chive
Vegan sour cream made with coconut yoghurt or cashew cream, brightened with lemon juice, seasoning and fresh chives.
Top with sliced spring onions and cracked pepper.
(Fresh, tangy, and soothing — a mindful nod to balance.)
3. Kale Pesto & Toasted Pine Nuts
A spoonful of vibrant kale pesto, scattered with crunchy toasted pine nuts.
(Earthy, simple, and energising — green nourishment in every bite.)
➡️ You can find a Kale Pesto recipe here.
4. Roasted Mushroom & Thyme
Garlic-sautéed mushrooms with a hint of thyme and tamari.
Finish with parsley and cracked black pepper.
(Grounding, savoury, and deeply comforting.)
5. Mediterranean Mix
Chopped cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted peppers, and red onion — finished with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of dukkah.
(Bright, vibrant, and full of sunshine — a bowl of simple joy.)
Mindful Moment
Before eating, pause and notice the colours, textures, and aromas before you. Feel gratitude for how one humble ingredient — the potato — can transform in so many ways. Each topping is a small act of creativity and care.
You might quietly say to yourself:
“I find joy in the simple and the nourishing.”
