Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls (Printable Version)
Crispy spiced potatoes topped with zesty beans, cheese, avocado, and fresh Tex-Mex fixings.
# What You Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 2 lbs russet potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
07 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Bean Mix
08 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 cup salsa
→ Toppings
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
14 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
15 - 1/2 cup corn kernels
16 - 1 avocado, diced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 - 1 to 2 jalapeños, sliced
20 - Lime wedges
# How-To:
01 - Set the oven to 425°F and let it come to temperature.
02 - Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
04 - While the potatoes roast, combine the black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and salsa in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
05 - Divide the roasted potatoes among four bowls. Add a generous scoop of the warm bean mixture to each and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese so it begins to melt.
06 - Top each bowl with cherry tomatoes, red onion, corn kernels, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and sliced jalapeños as desired.
07 - Drizzle sour cream or Greek yogurt over each bowl and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lime.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The contrast between crunchy roasted potatoes and creamy avocado hits differently every single time
- It is the kind of meal that makes you forget you are eating something basically healthy
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the number one reason these potatoes come out soft instead of crispy
- The salsa in the bean mixture is not optional filler, it actually seasons the beans from the inside out
03 -
- Use two baking sheets if you are making more than two servings to guarantee crispness across every potato
- Pickled jalapeños instead of fresh ones add a tangy vinegar punch that cuts through the richness better