Friday, October 2, 2020

Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce

 Ingredients:

1 lb. potatoes, chopped

Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce *

1 bell pepper, chopped

15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 avocados, diced

2 Tbsp. taco-seasoning

3 taco size flour tortillas or corn tortillas 

15 oz. can refried beans or make some refried beans from dehydrated beans

2 cups lettuce, chopped 

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Cilantro and limes for serving


Instructions:

1. Add the chopped potatoes into a large-pot and over with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain.

2.  Heat olive oil in a bowl above medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, bell-pepper and taco seasoning to the pan and toss to blend. Cook at moderate heat.

3.Allow potatoes to cook about 5 to 7 minutes. Lift a corner of the potatoes with a spatula to see if it's crispy. If it is, flip and cook another 5 minutes.

4. While the potatoes are cooking, add the refried beans and black beans into a pan over moderate heat. Stir to blend. Once heated through turn heat to low. 

5. Prepare Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce, set aside.

6. Wrap the tortillas in a pair towel and then heat them in the microwave for a few seconds.

7. To assemble, put in a layer of beans to each tortilla followed by lettuce, potatoes, avocado and Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce. Serve with lime wedges and cilantro. 


* Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce

2 jalapeños, to taste

1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek Yogurt 

1 lime-juiced 

2 garlic cloves peeled 

1 bunch cilantro

1 Tbsp. apple cider-vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

salt to taste

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