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Homemade Vegan Potato Tacos Recipe

Quickest guided recipe on making the best and most delicious potato tacos. I made this recipe to be easy to follow and concise.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Vegan
Servings 8 Tacos
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes

  • lbs potatoes Yukon gold or russet, peeled and diced small
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Tacos

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage or lettuce
  • ½ cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado sliced or mashed
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Lime wedges for serving

Optional Sauces

  • Vegan sour cream
  • Salsa verde
  • Chipotle vegan mayo

Instructions
 

Cook the potatoes

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add diced potatoes and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain and let them steam-dry for a few minutes.

Season and crisp

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy on the outside.

Warm the tortillas

  • Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until warm and slightly charred.

Assemble the tacos

  • Spoon crispy potatoes into each tortilla. Top with cabbage, pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro.

Serve

  • Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and your favorite vegan sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword Homemade Vegan Potato Tacos Recipe
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