Mexican black bean stuffed potatoes
I seem to be on a bit of a Mexican kick lately – burrito bowls, chilli mac, now these Mexican black bean stuffed potatoes… I just love it all! It’s hard to go wrong with beans, cheese, veggies and a bit of spice.
This time I used my favourite Mexican-inspired flavours to stuff a humble spud.
I use potatoes all the time, but it’s rare that they’re allowed to be the star of the show. They’re usually added to a meal as an afterthought – a few roast potatoes on the side, maybe a bit of mash or a little jacket potato. But despite this, they usually end up being the best bit of the meal. ‘Leftover roast potatoes’ is not a phrase that has ever been uttered in my house – however many I make, they always disappear very quickly.
So it seems only fitting that one of my favourite ingredients be allowed to have the limelight for a change. Stick a bit of salad on the side, and these Mexican black bean stuffed potatoes can become a full meal.
These stuffed potatoes don’t take long to make, especially if you start them off in the microwave to begin with. While the potatoes are softening, you can prepare the Mexican-style filling, which doesn’t need any pre-cooking (I’m not one for a lot of faff). Black beans, salsa, spices, spring onions and fresh coriander – it’s a classic combination and everything works so well together.
When you’ve hollowed out the cooked potatoes to make a bit of room for the stuffing, make sure you keep the flesh – you definitely don’t want to throw it away. Potato is a great source of fibre and potassium, so keep it for the next day (or just serve it on the side!). There are so many things you can do with leftover potato – use it on top of a shepherd’s pie, blend it into soup, throw it in a curry or stew… the options are endless.
If you’re a potato fan, there are plenty more potato recipes on the Love Potatoes website, and on the Potatoes: More Than Just A Bit On The Side Facebook page.
If you have any other bright ideas for serving up potatoes, let me know in the comments!
Mexican black bean stuffed potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 fairly large potatoes
- 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
- 2 tbsp salsa
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 75 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 3/4 cup when grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Gas Mark 6 / 400°F).
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes, and prick each several times with a fork. Place them on a plate, and microwave for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your potatoes), or until the potatoes are fairly soft. Make sure you turn them over every few minutes to ensure they cook evenly.
- Meanwhile, add the drained black beans to a large bowl. Mash them roughly, leaving a few beans whole for texture. Add the salsa, fresh coriander, spring onions, chilli powder, paprika, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- When the potatoes are soft, cut the tops off (be careful as they'll be hot!). Use a spoon to create a hollow in the centre of each potato, leaving around a centimetre of potato flesh around the edges to help the potato hold its shape. Set aside the potato flesh for an alternative use.
- Stuff each potato with the bean mixture, and top with the grated cheese. Bake for around 15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the potatoes are piping hot. If you want the cheese to crisp up a little, place them under a hot grill (broiler) for a minute or two.
Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.
I read all the other comments that said it sounded good but I actually made it. It was super easy, full of protein, vegetarian and yummy – especially with a dollop of sour cream. I would make them again. Thanks.
Thanks Leta! :)
I am literally groaning with want here. Admittedly I haven’t had supper yet, but I love baked potatoes AND Mexican flavours AND black beans. Fab recipe.
Haha praise indeed! Thanks :)
Oh yum, these look amazing. I’m usually quite unadventurous with my baked potatoes and just have chilli on them!
Sounds so good! I can totally picture these on an appetizer table too, using small baby potatoes. Delicious!
Ooh that’s a good idea!
How amazing it is! I fell in love with your Mexican black bean stuffed potatoes at the first sight. I don’t know what the taste of it is like, but it looks great, and I’m hungry now, haha. Thanks for sharing this tasty recipe BECCA!
I really looove the look of these potatoes, such a great combination of ingredients! I wouldn’t make them spicy though as I don’t like spicy food but still it would make a great meal.
You can definitely tone down the spice if you prefer! :)
I eat jacket potatoes an awful lot… they’re my favourite lunch when i’m working from home as they’re more satisfying than a sandwich or bowl of soup. I love your black bean stuffing idea, so i’m definitely going to be giving that a whirl when the boys go back to school!
I need to make baked potatoes more often, they’re so underrated!
These sound absolutely amazing, so delicious and filling!
Oh my goodness these look and sound delicious! I have a lot of dried black beans to use up after trying a brownie recipe that used them so thanks for the recipe, I can now use them up.
WOW! My mouth is watering just looking at those pictures! I love Mexican food and this stuffed potato sounds wonderful. I would never have thought of doing stuffed potatoes but it makes perfect sense :) X
I love Mexican food and this looks like a tasty recipe, I’ll have to figure out a vegan option!
It would be really easy, just skip the cheese! :)
I’m not a vegetarian, but your recipes definitely have me added some meat free dinner options during the week! Thank you for helping my add a bit of variety to our dinner!
Eating vegetarian, even just a couple of days a week, has SO many benefits for our planet – so happy to hear you might add a few more veggie options to your rotation :)
this sounds and looks absolutely lush! i love black beans too
I love baked potato and am always looking for new toppings this is so up my street x
I am baked potato obsessed at the moment, so this looks like a good way to make them a big more exciting. I love anything Mexican.
I LOVE jacket potatoe its supper yummy and this looks like a tasty filling they literally go with anything!
Ooh yummy, these look so delicious, I love jacket potatoes and really should eat them more often! xxx
Every time I make a jacket potato I think the same! Such an underrated dinner :)
What a genius way to jazz up a potato! Sounds delicious. x
I do love potatoes, but have never really tried Mexican food. The spinach and ricotta cheese one looks divine! Yum! Kaz x
You’ve never tried Mexican food?! Oh my gosh it’s my favourite, you must try making something!
Gosh, these look great. I’d love to try making a few of these as sides for one of our meals.
Those look rather wonderful Becca. My stomach is grumbling while I look at them. Love your ricotta and spinach tatties too. Stumbled, yummed, pinned and tweeted :)
I can’t believe I have never done this! Looks and sounds amazing, Becca. It is actually making my tummy growl. :-)
oh wow this looks and sounds totally amazing
Ohh this sounds really delicious – I have to admit I do like a nice stuff potato! But not tried one like this before. x
I’m usually not this adventurous with my jacket potatoes but it seems a shame not to give them a bit of attention occasionally!
OH MY GOODNESS!! Can I come and live with you? These look simply amazing – I am fully drooling at home now! H x
Haha! Sure! :P
What a lovely filling idea, my daughter adds mexican veggie chilli with kidney to her potato but I may try the black bean version you have posted.
LOVE chilli on a potato. This is like a less messy version! ;)
These look so much more interesting than my baked potatoes ever look. Will definitely be checking these out x
Hehe mine are usually just stuffed with a bit of grated cheese or a knob of butter – these are much more exciting! ;)
Stuffed potatoes are such a great idea! I love black beans and this would totally delight my kids.
I like the sound of both of these, I love stuffed potatoes they are so versatile and you can do so much with them x
Im not a massive fan of chilli but the spinach and ricotta stuffed potato I could eat all day long! Also love cottage cheese, chives and prawns.
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