Training: Swim / Run Today I felt as if I was in and out of training clothes all day. Ahhh the joys of trying to fit in allocated training sessions with a full time job ….. Before work I hit the pool for a 2km swim, and was rather happy to see that the pool was quiet AND the ‘best’ shower was free when I finished. It’s small things like those that can really start the day of on a positive note. At lunch, I changed into workout clothes for a 5km lake run, then back into work clothes for a few afternoon meetings. Then, after work, it was back into workout clothes again for another 5km run (I had to complete 10km today). Make sense? hehe Dinner Not only did I manage to fit in my scheduled training today, I even managed to get to the shops to by some much needed produce. But that doesn’t mean that I am abandoning our pantry mission already. In the potato drawer I had a couple of potatoes that needed to be eaten. So, using them as a base, I decided to try a twice baked potato dish. 
After scrubbing the potatoes, and brushing them with a little olive oil and salt, I placed them in the oven to bake at 200C for 1 hour. 
After half an hour had elapsed, I also put a tray of cauliflower in the oven, that I had sprinkled with a little olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning. 
Next, I blanched some broccoli that I had cut into small florets. 
Once the potatoes were cooked, I sliced them down the middle and scooped out the flesh. 
I combined the potato flesh with the broccoli, and the remainder of the pesto from last night. 
Spooned into the potato skins, topped with parmesan, and baked for a further 10 minutes until brown and bubby on top. 
Topped with a small spoonful of sour cream. 
And served alongside mound of roasted cauliflower. 
As far as potato toppings go, this one was actually not too bad! 
Perhaps a little garlic in the potato filling may have made it even better? Twice baked potatoes with pesto and broccoli
- 3 large potatoes
- 1tbs olive oil
- sea salt
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 2tbs pesto
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shaved or grated
Method
- Preheat oven to 200C
- Scrub the potatoes and prick with a fork several times. Pat dry. Brush with olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt. Place on a baking tray and bake for 60 – 90 minutes.
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes, then refresh under cold water.
- When the potatoes are cooked, slice lengthways and scoop out the potato flesh – making sure to leave a 1/2 inch ‘skin’.
- Combine the potato flesh, broccoli and pesto and spoon into the potato skins. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Place on a lined baking tray, and return to the oven to bake for a further 5 – 10 minutes or until browned on top.
What about you? Do you have a favourite potato topping? Mr BBB requested a bacon/sour cream/chive combo, but seeing as he had it not that long ago, I couldn’t resist trying something new! Happy Baking 🙂
In the words of Liz Lemon… I want to go to there.
Love easy, cheesy, veggie-ful recipes like this!
Those look great! I had some roasted potatoes last night 🙂
Wowee!! These look amazing – my son would LOVE these!!
I love how you manage to fit in your training sessions around a full-time job, and still have time for great eats and blogging! Awesome! 😀
Vegetable chilli is my favourite baked potato topping 🙂
I've certainly had days where I feel like I might as well just keep my work out gear on all day, it would be easier 🙂
My boyfriend loves twice baked potatoes, but not broccoli, maybe I can sneak some in!
Great Blog. I am going to add it to my blog roll soon.
Kevin
http://halftriing.blogspot.com
Oh you are such a hoot with words, lol! Yummy yummy!
Garlic makes everything better! These look awesome-I plan on having a baked potato bar for dinner one of these nights-you've inspired me to hurry up & do it!
I love sour cream on baked potatoes. Those look delicious. I wonder if it could be done with sweet potatoes, because that's what I have on hand now.
Baked potatoes with just salsa or salsa and sour cream (or Greek yogurt) is SO.GOOD.
Oh, I love twice baked potatoes! My go to "home alone" dinner is a stuffed potato with cheese, tomato, onion, tuna (and whatever veges I have sitting around)
I loved twice baked potatoes but never thought to do it this way. It looks amazing!
Those twice baked potatoes look awesome!! I love the idea of mixing it with other veggies and then toppign with just a little flavorful cheese. yum!
Some roast garlic might have been a good addition to the mix. I do like the look of these though. Perhaps on the agenda for next weeks dinner.
Yum, as an Idaho girl, I love my potatoes!
I'm curious about your swimming though. How did you get started? I want to start swimming but just have no idea what to aim for…and I'm not really that great a swimmer in the first place. Any tips would be appreciated! 🙂
wow, you always know how to go that one extra step to make everything so special!
Yum. We've been making twice baked potatoes with mexi beans.
Libby
You've done it again! *adds ingredients to shopping list*
Love a good baked spud and this looks delish Lisa 🙂