Baked potatoes with champignons

6 servings

40 minutes

Baked potatoes with mushrooms are a simple yet incredibly aromatic dish of Russian cuisine. The root vegetable, soaked in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and Provencal herbs, acquires a crispy crust, while juicy mushrooms add a light mushroom tenderness. This combination has been known since ancient times when peasant cuisine valued accessible and hearty ingredients. Paprika adds a warm hue to the flavor, while black pepper gives it spiciness. This dish is perfect as a standalone dinner or as a side to meat. It can be served with fresh herbs or sour cream sauce to enhance the richness of flavor. Baked potatoes with mushrooms represent gastronomic harmony where simplicity meets rich flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 209.7
• Proteins: 4.3g
• Fats: 14.3g
• Carbohydrates: 17.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Champignons: 300 g
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Paprika: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the small potatoes well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

2. Cut in half with a sharp knife.

3. Also prepare the mushrooms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Champignons: 300 g

4. Cut into two parts.

5. In a separate bowl, mix olive oil and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste

6. Add ground pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Season with Provençal herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon

8. Add paprika and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 1 teaspoon

9. Add garlic, passed through a press, to the obtained mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves

10. Mix the potatoes with mushrooms and place on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 500 g
    • Champignons: 300 g

11. Enjoy your meal!