The baked potato is one of the most honest foods there is. No hiding, no shortcuts just a potato, heat, and time. It doesn’t try to impress, yet it consistently delivers comfort, nourishment, and satisfaction. Across cultures and generations, baked potatoes have filled plates when meals needed to be simple, affordable, and filling.
What makes a baked potato special is its transformation. The outside crisps and tightens, while the inside becomes soft, fluffy, and warm. It’s a reminder that vegetables don’t need layers of complexity to matter. Sometimes, one ingredient cooked well is enough.
In the Let’s Veg way of living, the baked potato represents self-sufficiency and balance. It’s easy to grow, easy to cook, and endlessly adaptable. It can be a side, a base, or a full meal depending on what you add vegetables, herbs, sauces, or leftovers. It’s food that meets you where you are.
Oven-Baked Potato
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Potatoes
- Scrub potatoes clean and pat dry.
- Pierce each potato 3-4 times with a fork.
- Rub lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Place potatoes directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, until skin is crisp and a knife slides easily into the center.
- Scoop out the inside and add top with Butter.