Crispy-skinned jacket potatoes loaded with rich smokey beans, creamy fetta and crunchy chilli pumpkin seeds — a simple, flavour-packed meal perfect for cooler nights. This easy baked potato recipe brings together hearty comfort and bold, savoury depth, finished with the signature crunch of Pepo Farms pumpkin seeds.
Why this combination works
This dish hits every note:
- Crisp + soft → fluffy potato with a golden skin
- Rich + fresh → smokey beans balanced by creamy fetta
- Hearty + bright → slow-cooked flavour lifted with spice and crunch
It’s a classic base, elevated with just a few well-chosen ingredients.
How Pepo products elevate it
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Pecan Oil (in the smokey beans)
Adds a subtle maple-like warmth and depth that rounds out the smokiness without overpowering it -
Chilli Pumpkin Seeds (to finish)
Bring crunch, spice and a nutrient-dense boost — turning a soft dish into something layered and satisfying
👉 It’s the difference between a good baked potato and one worth repeating
Ingredients (serves 2–4)
- 2–4 large potatoes
- 1 batch Smokey Beans with Pecan Oil (see recipe)
- Pepo Farms Chilli Pumpkin Seeds
- 80–100g fetta, crumbled
Optional:
- Fresh herbs (parsley, chives)
- Extra drizzle of Pecan or Macadamia Oil
- Side salad for serving
Method
1. Bake the potatoes
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Prick potatoes with a fork, rub with a little oil and salt, and bake for 50–60 minutes until crisp on the outside and fluffy inside.
2. Prepare the smokey beans
Follow the Pepo Farms Smokey Beans with Pecan Oil recipe and keep warm.
3. Assemble
Slice open each potato and gently fluff the centre.
Spoon over a generous serving of smokey beans.
4. Finish
Top with crumbled fetta and a handful of chilli pumpkin seeds.
Add herbs or a drizzle of oil if desired.
Serve immediately.
Optional variations
Make it fully plant-based
Swap fetta for a plant-based alternative or a spoon of cashew cream
Turn up the heat
Add fresh chilli or a pinch of smoked paprika to the beans
Add greens
Serve with a simple dressed salad or fold spinach through the beans
Make it entertaining-ready
Serve smaller potatoes as loaded “mini jackets” for sharing
When to make it
- Midweek dinner
- Easy weekend lunch
- Casual entertaining with minimal prep
Final note
You probably already have everything you need — this is simply about bringing it together better.
👉 A classic, done properly