Sesame Seed Yogurt Baked Potatoes Food

BAKED POTATOES WITH YOGURT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub potatoes. Prick in several places with a fork; place on a baking sheet (or directly on oven rack). Bake until tender when pierced with a paring knife, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Split potatoes open with a fork; serve with a yogurt cheese.

BAKED POTATO WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225°C (approximately 425°F). Rinse the potatoes and pat dry. iIndividually wrap potatoes in foil and cook on a baking sheet in the oven for 60-70 minutes.
• Meanwhile, halve, core and rinse bell peppers. Cut bell pepper halves into small cubes. Cut chile peppers lengthwise, remove the seeds, rinse and dice finely. Mix with vegetable oil.
• Peel the onion and chop. Halve avocados, remove pits, and puree the pulp with the finely diced onion, vinegar and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Rinse chives, shake dry and cut into thin rings.
• Mix chives and vegetables with avocado sauce. Unwrap potatoes from foil, cut crosswise and squeeze until they open up slightly. Sprinkle with salt. Serve baked potatoes with avocado sauce and mint or chives.

HEALTHY TUNA GRAIN BOWL WITH TURMERIC SWEET POTATOES AND SPICY YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss the sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of the turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper on the prepared baking sheet until evenly coated. Roast until tender and lightly browned, tossing halfway through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the frozen brown rice according to package directions; keep warm. Toss the sliced cabbage, carrot ribbons, the juice from 1 lime half, a pinch of salt and a couple grinds of pepper in a medium bowl until well dressed and combined.
• Squeeze the juice from the remaining 2 lime halves into a small bowl. Stir in the yogurt, fish sauce, chili paste, honey, the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon ginger and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Divide the warm rice among 4 shallow bowls (about 3/4 cup per bowl). Top with the roasted sweet potatoes, cabbage-carrot slaw, tuna (about 1/4 cup per bowl), edamame and sliced scallions. Drizzle with the spicy yogurt dressing, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with the reserved lime wedges for squeezing.

BAKED POTATOES WITH CREAMY HERB TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Poke each potato with a fork a few times. Place on a baking sheet lined with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until they are easily pierced with a knife. Wrap them loosely in the foil for 5 minutes or until ready to serve.
• If using regular yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with paper towel and set the strainer over a bowl. Let the yogurt drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
• Combine the Greek-style yogurt or regular thickened yogurt, the oil, parsley and chives of the in a small bowl.
• Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and dollop a tablespoon of the creamy herb topping on each half.
• Excellent source of: Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium
• Good source of: Protein, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese

POTATOES IN YOGURT

Steps:

• Place a skillet on medium heat and heat the oil/ghee in it.
• When heated, add the minced ginger, and then the chopped onion.
• Saute for a minute.
• Add the potato cubes and fry for a while.
• Reduce the flame to low, cover the skillet, and cook until the potatoes are tender.
• Once potatoes are done, uncover the skillet and add the whole green chillies, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.
• Fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the yogurt/curds to the potato mix, and then add the water.
• Mix well and bring it to a boil.
• Remove from the flame and garnish with the corriander.
• Serve hot.

SESAME SEED YOGURT BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• POT/Stuffing: preheat to 400F and back pot until tender (75 min). Cool/chill. Cut horiz. Scoop out middle. Mash pulp and mix in cheese, butter, cilantro, onion, chile, ses. seeds. season with S&P generously and divide among shells. Chill. YOG/SPICE PASTE: combine first 5 ingred in food processor and blend. Add yogurt, oil, lemon j and process to smooth puree. Season with S&P in small bowl. All above can be made 6 hours ahead. Grill: add pan with water in middle of coals. Med heat. Foil on grill and brush with oil. Put half yog past in bowl and reserve. Spread remaining of top of filled potatoes and sprinkle with half ses seeds. dip pots in reserve and coat with ses seeds. Grill until heated through and bubbling

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH YOGURT AND SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450. Coat sweet potatoes with a very light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Roast the potatoes, wrapped in foil, until totally tender. Switch oven to broil, remove potatoes from foil and blister under broiler until lightly charred. Cool to room temperature, and then cut in half or in 1/2-inch rounds. Set aside.
• Mix together yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and half the olive oil until smooth. Divide between 4 plates.
• Mix remaining lemon, olive oil and other ingredients into a salsa, and adjust seasoning with kosher salt.
• Warm sweet potatoes in oven, then plate each half (or an even number of rounds). Top with salsa and sprinkle with Maldon salt. A little additional oil is good, too.

CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES/YOGURT-SPICE/SESAME SEED CRUST

Steps:

• POTATOES & STUFFING:.
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F
• Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Transfer to platter and let stand until cool enough to handle. ( Can be made 1 day ahead; Cover and chill.)*.
• Cut potatoes horizontally in half.
• Using spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving 1/3-inch-thick shell.
• Transfer potato pulp to medium bowl and mash; mix in cheese, melted butter, cilantro, green onion, chile, and sesame seeds.
• Season potato mixture generously with salt and pepper; divide among potato shells.(Can be made 6 hours ahead.)**
• Cover and chill.
• YOGURT-SPICE PASTE:.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in processor.
• Using on/off turns, blend until mixture is finely chopped.
• Add yogurt, oil, and lemon juice and process until smooth puree forms.
• Transfer to small bowl.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.(Can be made 6 hours ahead.)***
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Remove top rack from grill.
• Place disposable aluminum baking pan in center of bottom rack (if using 2-burner gas grill, place pan on 1 side of burner).
• Add enough water to pan to reach depth of 1 inch.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
• If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour half onto rack on each side of disposable pan.
• If using 3-burner gas grill, light burners on left and right, leaving center burner off.
• If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on side opposite disposable pan.
• Return top rack to grill.
• Place sheet of foil on grill rack above unlit burner; brush with vegetable oil.
• Place sesame seeds on small plate.
• Place half of yogurt-spice paste in shallow bowl and reserve.
• Spread remaining yogurt-spice paste over top of potato filling in each potato half.
• Sprinkle with half of sesame seeds.
• Dip bottom of each potato half into reserved spice paste, then dip into remaining sesame seeds.
• Place potatoes atop foil on grill rack above disposable pan.
• Cover barbecue and grill until potatoes are heated through and bubbling in center, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to platter and serve.

YOGURT & SPICE CRUSTED ROAST POTATOES

Steps:

• Cover the potatoes with lots of cold water in a medium saucepan, bring to the boil then simmer for 4 mins. Drain and leave until cool.
• Grease a baking tray. Mix together all the marinade ingredients with a pinch of salt, ensuring they're well combined. Dip potatoes in the marinade, making sure they're well coated, then place on the baking tray. Leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 mins.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place baking tray in the oven and cook potatoes for 20 mins, until browned and crisp.

CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES WITH YOGURT-SPICE PASTE AND SESAME SEED CRUST

Steps:

• For potatoes and stuffing:
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake until tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to platter and let stand until cool enough to handle. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Cut potatoes horizontally in half. Using spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving 1/3-inch-thick shell. Transfer potato pulp to medium bowl and mash; mix in cheese, melted butter, cilantro, green onion, chile, and sesame seeds. Season potato mixture generously with salt and pepper; divide among potato shells.DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• For yogurt-spice paste:
• Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture is finely chopped. Add yogurt, oil, and lemon juice and process until smooth puree forms. Transfer to small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• Remove top rack from grill. Place disposable aluminum baking pan in center of bottom rack (if using 2-burner gas grill, place pan on 1 side of burner). Add enough water to pan to reach depth of 1 inch.
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). If using charcoal grill, light briquettes in chimney and pour half onto rack on each side of disposable pan. If using 3-burner gas grill, light burners on left and right, leaving center burner off. If using 2-burner gas grill, light burner on side opposite disposable pan. Return top rack to grill. Place sheet of foil on grill rack above unlit burner; brush with vegetable oil.
• Place sesame seeds on small plate. Place half of yogurt-spice paste in shallow bowl and reserve. Spread remaining yogurt-spice paste over top of potato filling in each potato half. Sprinkle with half of sesame seeds. Dip bottom of each potato half into reserved spice paste, then dip into remaining sesame seeds. Place potatoes atop foil on grill rack above disposable pan. Cover barbecue and grill until potatoes are heated through and bubbling in center, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer potatoes to platter and serve.
• A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.

POTATOES WITH SESAME SEEDS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with water by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce toa low boil and cook until just tender when pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely, 2 to 4 hours. Peel and cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet (preferably cast iron or nonstick) over medium until shimmering. Add cumin, mustard, and sesame seeds; as soon as they begin to pop -- a matter of seconds -- add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
• Add 2 teaspoons salt, cayenne, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown in spots and heated through, 20 to 30 minutes more. Serve warm, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.