Description
A quick, hearty, and vegetarian-friendly weeknight dinner featuring crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with taco spices, topped with black beans, cheese, avocado, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 large avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes, keeping them even for uniform cooking.
- Pat potatoes dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness.
- Place potato cubes in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Spread potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
- While potatoes roast, heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat with a pinch of cumin.
- Prepare toppings by dicing tomatoes, slicing avocado, and shredding lettuce.
- Once potatoes are crispy and golden, remove from oven and divide into bowls.
- Top with warm black beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Pat potatoes dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Do not crowd the pan, or the potatoes will steam instead of roast. For meal prep, store toppings separately and add fresh ingredients like lettuce and avocado when ready to eat. Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 14
Keywords: loaded potato taco bowl, weeknight dinner, vegetarian recipes, quick meals, roasted potatoes, taco bowl, healthy comfort food, gluten-free dinner