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Warm Syrian Style Baked Potatoes
A flavorful and comforting dish inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring warm baked potatoes topped with a mix of spices and herbs.
⏱55 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●3-4 large potatoeschoose high-starch potatoes for fluffiness
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor brushing potatoes
- ●1 teaspoon ground cuminwarm and earthy spice
- ●1/2 teaspoon smoked paprikasmoky flavor
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyfresh and bright
- ●1/4 cup crumbly feta cheeseoptional, adds tanginess
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Scrub the potatoes clean and dry them with a paper towel.
- 3
Poke some holes in each potato with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- 4
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Place the potatoes directly on the middle rack of the oven.
- 6
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 7
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 8
Top each potato with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- 9
Serve warm and enjoy!