Mexican Fiesta Baked Potato (Vegan!)
This Mexican-style potato is a party on a plate! It's stuffed with taco-seasoned black beans, corn, and tomatoes. Then topped with a creamy cashew queso sauce!
Servings: 4 large potatoes
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup salsa (I use Blender Salsa)
- 1 cup sweet corn, cooked
For serving:
- 1 batch Cashew Queso
Toppings (optional):
- Fresh chives, cilantro, green onions, nutritional yeast, vegan shredded cheese, vegan sour cream, guacamole, avocado, hot sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Bake potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub potatoes, then pat dry. Using a fork, carefully poke holes around the potato to let moisture escape during baking. Carefully set potatoes on a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper. Bake potatoes for about 50-60 minutes (or until tender when pierced with a fork).
- Take this time to prepare the Cashew Queso if you haven't already done so. Set aside when finished.
- Then begin the black bean mixture. Dice onion.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/vegetable broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- Meanwhile, mince garlic.
- When onion is translucent, add garlic and 1.5 Tbsp. taco seasoning. Stir and sauté 1 minute (adding a splash more liquid if necessary).
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add black beans (rinsed and drained), tomatoes with juice, salsa, and corn. Lightly simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When potatoes are done, cut them lengthwise, but not all the way through. Gently squeeze and fluff the insides with a fork. (Or simply dice them instead if preferred.) Then spoon the black bean mixture on top. Add cashew queso and any other toppings.
Notes
Make it spicy: Add jalapeno (with the garlic), chipotle in adobo sauce, cayenne pepper, or top with your favorite hot sauce before serving.
Yield: The black bean mixture makes about 4 heaping cups. (If you have leftovers, it's also great in burritos!)
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content is calculated without the cashew queso and optional toppings.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 363 kcal | Carbohydrates: 78 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 1683 mg | Fiber: 14 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 498 IU | Vitamin C: 32 mg | Calcium: 120 mg | Iron: 5 mg
