Description
These Spicy Potato Soft Tacos are a delicious vegetarian option for taco night. Crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with classic taco fillings, and a kick of hot sauce, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with roasted potatoes, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice to the roasted potatoes.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
