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Vegan Mexican style baked potato on a plate with fork

Mexican Fiesta Baked Potato

A Mexican-inspired baked potato topped with a hearty black beans & corn. Satisfying, easy to assemble, and great for busy weeknights!
AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
CourseMain Dish
CuisineGluten-Free, Mexican-inspired, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings4 potatoes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium/large potatoes (I use organic russet)
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (or 1 tsp. garlic powder)
  • 15 oz. can black beans
  • 15 oz. can diced tomatoes (I use petite diced)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet corn, cooked (can use frozen)
  • 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning*

Toppings (optional):

  • Fresh cilantro, green onions, nutritional yeast, vegan shredded cheese or cheese sauce, 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 directly on oven rack. Bake potatoes for about 50-60 minutes (or until tender when pierced with a fork).
  • Meanwhile, 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 and make taco seasoning*.
  • When onion is translucent, add garlic and 1 Tbsp. taco seasoning. Stir and sauté 1 minute (adding a touch more liquid if necessary).
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add black beans (rinsed and drained), tomatoes with juice, corn, and salsa. Lightly simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Then salt to taste if desired.)
  • When potatoes are done, cut them lengthwise, but not all the way through. Gently squeeze and fluff with a fork.
  • Spoon the black bean mixture over the top. Add any desired toppings before serving.

Notes

*Taco seasoning: The homemade recipe yields 3 tablespoons. Store leftovers in a sealed container for later use. Or change up the seasonings as you wish. Instead of taco seasoning, try cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, a touch of ground chipotle, etc.
Leftovers: If you have any leftover black bean filling, it's also wonderful in burritos.
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content is calculated without any 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