Smoky beans on jacket potatoes are probably one of the easiest, cheap but super tasty vegan meals you can make while living Life Without Meat.
It also boasts a vital number of the nutrients you need such as protein, fibre, and iron. Black beans and haricot beans are particularly renowned for their high amounts of protein. I’ve also used some red pepper in this recipe which is a fantastic source of vitamin C. This is particularly beneficial for helping your body absorb the other nutrients of the meal, such as iron.
The sweetness of the tomato combined with all these warm spices and fresh ginger creates the most amazing and vibrant smoky bean sauce for your jacket potatoes. The sauce is a great go-to meal in itself as it only takes 25 minutes to make. If you want to go the extra mile for making it super smoky, you can chargrill your red pepper beforehand for ten minutes.
To top it all off, I made a lovely mix of cucumber, avocado, fresh coriander and lime juice. The zesty zing of lime made all the difference. This part is easy enough to make while you’re waiting on the rest to cook, but it’s optional. Instead, you could also sprinkle over grated vegan cheese, or drizzle over some dairy-free yoghurt.
The benefits of cooking with seasonal produce?
In this recipe, I’ve used a few ingredients which are in season at the moment. The humble potato is a prime example. There are several benefits to cooking with seasonal produce. Three main reasons include better taste, less expense, and it’s kinder on the environment. If you’re interested, you can read more about the benefits of seasonal eating here.
Jacket potatoes: what’s the best type of potato to use?
It’s easy enough not to pay any attention to the type of potato you use in cooking. Often we go for the cheapest or whatever is on offer at the time. That can often work out fine.
But at times, have you ever wondered why a potato salad has ended up more like mashed potato, or why your mashed potato doesn’t mash in the most irresistible way? That’s most likely because you’ve accidentally used the wrong type.
Low-starch potatoes, such as new potatoes, hold their shape better and are ideal for salads, soups and stews. In contrast, high-starch potatoes, such as russets, are thick-skinned and have fluffy, light centres. Therefore, they’re great for baking. They’re more absorbent and will provide you with that desired creamy texture and crispy skin. Examples include white baking potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Cooking time will also vary depending on their size. The smaller the potato, the less time they’ll take to cook. The sweet potatoes I used in this recipe were quite large and cranked the cooking time up as a result. Feel free to use whichever sized potato that suits.
I hope you enjoy this recipe. It would be lovely to hear your feedback, so tag me in your social stories and posts to let me know how you get on. Otherwise, you can also leave a review below!
Much Love, G x
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Jacket Potatoes with Sweet 'n' Smoky Beans
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