• recipes
    • small plates
    • large plates
    • sweets
    • baking
    • salads and soups
    • breakfasts
    • pantry staples
    • drinks
  • about
  • contact
  • po polsku
Lazy Cat Kitchen

A food blog with plant-based recipes from all over the world

Mexican potato skins

November 27, 2015 by Ania - 14

easy, gluten-free, healthy, Mexicango to recipe

go to recipe

mexican potato skins baking tray top down

A typical Greek island winter has no shortage of sun accompanied by strong winds and an occasional ferocious storm. My biggest challenge is fitting my running sessions in around the blustery days. This is my standard conversation with Duncan, who, bless his socks, runs with me on his recovery days, 3 times a week.

“Are you coming running today?”

“Don’t think so, it’s too windy, I shall do some pilates inside instead.”

“Nah, it’s not that windy at all. It’s a bit gusty, but you’ll be okay.”

“You really think so? All right then…”

Half an hour later as we are trudging along a windswept beach against the headwind so strong that you can barely hear what the other person is saying, I crack the s***s a little.

“What were you thinking?? You told me the wind wasn’t THAT BAD. This is torture!”

“It must have picked up a little…”

Yeah, right! Admittedly, once we finish the run I’m always super happy I did go out and, let’s be honest, without this little white lie, I would have certainly stayed at home. Running against the elements takes a lot more energy so once you’ve showered you tend to get ravenously hungry. All you want to do is to curl up on the sofa with a nice recovery meal and maybe a small glass of wine for all your effort. This is where today’s Mexican potato skins come into play. You can prepare their components well in advance, in fact the dish will taste better if you do that. It’s a filling and satisfying meal that combines a healthy dose of carbs, protein, fibre, good fats and antioxidants – a perfect package to help your beat up muscles recover as fast as they can. If you, like me, adore vibrant Mexican flavours and crispy potato skins, you’ll be craving this simple dish on your recovery days too.

PS: If you make my Mexican potato skins, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram as @lazycatkitchen and use the #lazycatkitchen hashtag. I love seeing your takes on my recipes!

potato skins before and after

mexican potato skin

mexican potato skins top down close

mexican potato skins close up

mexican potato skins on a baking tray

5.00 from 1 vote
Print
  • makes: 12 skins
  • prep: 10 min
  • cooking: 30 min

Ingredients

SOUR CASHEW CREAM

  • ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 8 hours
  • salt, to taste
  • lemon or lime juice, to taste

POTATO SKINS & BEAN FILLING

  • 6 large potatoes
  • 3 cups of cooked black beans
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 level tsp cumin
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp hot chilli powder
  • juice of ½-1 lime
  • sprinkle of pul biber / mild chilli (optional)
  • ½-1 tsp salt
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • a few cherry toms, chopped
  • a handful of fresh coriander, to serve
  • olive oil

Method

SOUR CASHEW CREAM

  1. Rinse the cashews well and put them into a blender with a splash of water. Start blending. You will need a silicone spatula to scrape the walls of the blender regularly.
  2. Add just enough water to make the cashew cream thick and smooth. Season with lemon juice and some salt. It is best to make the cream in advance and put in the fridge for a few hours as this will thicken as it chills.

POTATO SKINS & BEAN FILLING

  1. Scrub the potatoes well and parboil them for about 15 mins. Once parboiled, pour hot water out of the pot and fill it with cold water to stop the potatoes from cooking any further.
  2. Heat up the oven to 175° C / 350° F and line a baking tray with a piece of baking paper.
  3. Cut cooled-down potatoes into halves lengthwise (cut them so that the resulting halves are stable). Using a melon baller or an apple corer, scoop most of the flesh out leaving about ½ cm / 1/8″ of flesh all over*.
  4. Brush exposed potato flesh with a little olive oil, sprinkle with salt and optionally pul biber (or mild chilli). Bake them for about 20 minutes, then turn the oven up to 250° C / 480° F and move the tray with potatoes up one notch. Bake for another 10-15 mins, until the rims are nicely browned.
  5. While the potatoes are baking, heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan. Fry shallots and garlic until shallots are translucent and garlic soft. Add all the spices (cumin, chilli, cinnamon and smoked paprika) and coat shallot and garlic mixture in them. Fry for another 2 minutes stirring frequently so that the spices do not burn. Smash half the black beans with a potato masher. Add all of the black beans (whole and smashed) into the pan with a few splashes of water. Cook on a gentle heat for a few minutes until beans start bubbling gently (add a touch more water if the mixture is too thick). Season with salt and lime juice.
  6. Fill baked potato skins with refried beans, sprinkle with chopped tomato, spring onion and fresh coriander. Serve with avocado slices and cashew cream on top.

Notes

*DON’T THROW AWAY scooped out potato balls – they make the most delicious fries! Coat them in some olive oil, season and bake in 250° C / 480° F oven until browned and crispy. We had them the next day with leftover toppings.

If you want more info on some of the ingredients that we use in our recipes, check out our glossary.
SHARE
vegan meatballs with tomato sauce and spaghetti
Previous:
Easy vegan meatballs
Next post:
Vegan chana masala
chana masala indian chickpea curry

get a sweet e-book

on joining our mailing list

I’d like to receive new recipe emails and a link to your free e-book.
(By submitting this form you agree to our privacy policy.)
This recipe has been written by Ania. She is the cook, stylist and photographer behind Lazy Cat Kitchen. You can read about her journey into food blogging here. You can also check her out on Pinterest and Instagram.

You may also like

vegan fajita bowls

Vegan fajita bowls

vegan burrito bowl plate

Vegan burrito bowl

vegan tacos plate

Vegan tacos with fried plantain

sweet potato black bean bake portion

Sweet potato and black bean bake

    Comments

    Leave a comment

  1. Martha says

    January 21, 2016 at 3:43 am

    I think you left out a part, what do you do with the oven when it’s at 350? I tried doing this recipe and my potatoes are way too hard to scoop out after they’re boiled.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 21, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Martha.
      I have just re-read the instructions and there isn’t anything missing. In step 4, I pre-heat the oven and in step 6 (after the potatoes have been hollowed in step 5) I bake them for 30-35 mins.
      With regards to the second point, as you can imagine it is really hard for me to give you a hard and fast rule on how long to parboil the potatoes for as it really depends on their size. What tool did you use to scoop the flesh out with? As I said in the recipe, I used a melon baller (which has sharp edges) and it worked a treat. The potatos are not meant to be soft at this point or else they will be too soft before they get a chance to crisp up.
      Hope you do give it another go.
      Ania

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    This sounds and looks wonderful. A perfect party dish too, I can’t wait to try. The bean filling sounds so delicious, and also versitile; it could be used as a baked or mashed potatoe topping or even for nachos. Thank you for so many wonderful recipes.

    Reply
    • Ania says

      February 23, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks for kind words, Nancy!:)

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    January 23, 2017 at 12:28 am

    I agree…what do you do with the 350 oven??

    Reply
    • Ania says

      January 23, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      Please see instructions, step 5 and 6 explains this – I bake potato skins for 20 mins in 350 oven, then increase the temperature to 480 and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the potato shells are browned and crispy on the edges. Hope that helps! Ania

      Reply
  4. Rosemary says

    December 13, 2017 at 12:06 pm

    Just clarifying.. Would you prepare filling the day prior to eating, and cook the potatoes on the day. Are these meant to be eaten cold ?

    Reply
    • Ania says

      December 13, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Rosemary, you could do that if you wish, but I made them on the same day. You can have them either warm or cold, it’s up to you, but I think that warm are nicer. Hope that helps! Ania

      Reply
  5. Maggie Unzueta says

    October 28, 2018 at 11:59 pm

    This dish looks incredibly good. I wish it were on my plate!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      October 29, 2018 at 12:55 am

      Thanks, Maggie!

      Reply
  6. Monica says

    June 20, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    Looks delicious! What kind of red pepper did you slice on top?

    Reply
    • Ania says

      June 20, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks, it’s red chilli! Ania

      Reply
  7. Dayna says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:41 am

    I found the instructions easy to follow, just make sure the potatoes aren’t too cooked so they retain their structure. I used a Mellon baller just fine. Bake the shells at 350f then move them to the top rack at 480 like she said. Easy peezy! Making these with a salad on the side. I had loads of black beans I needed to use so this was perfect! Thanks Ania!

    Reply
    • Ania says

      November 12, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks so much, Dayna. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed this dish. Ania

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Fields marked as * are mandatory
This form collects your name and email so that we can correspond with you and display your name and the content of your comment. Check out our privacy policy for more information.

I consent to having Lazy Cat Kitchen collect my name and email

Ania Marcinowska
Hi, I'm Ania. I love good food but I love animals more! Adopting a plant-based diet has been the best decision I've made and that's how this blog was born. It's a space where I want to show you that creating delicious plant-based food isn't actually hard at all.
read more

Follow us on insta

Not sure about you but I have a hankering for nood Not sure about you but I have a hankering for noodles and not much time on my hands this week so these simple #satay #noodles have been a real life saver! Easy and quick to make, can be made both #oilfree and #glutenfree too! Enjoy 🤗😘Recipe link in my bio 👈 or 🏃‍♀️ to lazycatkitchen.com to grab the latest recipe!#easymeals #veganmeals #vegannoodles #glutenfreevegan #sataysauce #peanutbutterlover #easyveganmeals #easydinner #easycooking #easyrecipe #easyfood #easyvegan #meatless #vegancomfortfood #veganbowl #eatwellbewell #eatplants #eattherainbow #veganlunch
What if I told you that there is only 6 pantry sta What if I told you that there is only 6 pantry staple ingredients that stand between you and a tray of fudgy on the inside and crispy on the outside #veganbrownies ? They are unapologetically indulgent but weekend plays by different rules so, hurry, get your oven on!recipe link in my bio or 🏃‍♀️ to lazycatkitchen.com to grab the latest recipe...#vegandesserts #egglessbaking #veganbaking #aquafaba #vegandessert #veganbrownie #veganfoodporn #vegantreat #vegantreats #veganrecipeshare #veganfoodblogger #vegan #veganuk #easyveganrecipes #weekendbaking #vegantreat #vegantreats #veganrecipes #noeggs #veganrecipes
What's cooking this weekend, guys? I feel like a s What's cooking this weekend, guys? I feel like a some #vegancomfortfood as this week has been a bit hectic and I just realized I have the sauce for this #veganmoussaka already in my freezer 💡so it's a no brainer. It's delicious, indulgent yet #healthier than its traditional equivalent and it reminds me of how we moved to Greece on a bit of a whim in pre-pandemic times🤷‍♀️🤪recipe link in my bio 👈 if you fancy or Google 'vegan moussaka lazy cat kitchen'#veganchef #vegancooking #eatvegan #crueltyfreefood #plantbasedrecipes #plantbasedprotein #veganrecipe #veganfoodblog #greekfood #dairyfreerecipes #meatlessmeals #healthierchoices #healthyvegan #vegandinner #weekendcooking #weekendtreat #veganaf #instavegan
On the blog, perfect #midweekdinner of roasted lee On the blog, perfect #midweekdinner of roasted leek and cauliflower #veganpasta that emerged from sad leftovers as I was too lazy to go food shopping 🙋‍♀️ Easy to make, full of flavour, creamy and really satisfying 😋#recipe link in my bio or 🏃‍♀️to lazycatkitchen.com and click on the latest post!#glutenfreevegan #easypasta #midweekmeals #cauliflowerrecipes #leek #easyveganrecipe #plantbased #plantbasedcooking #vegancooking #pastarecipe #pastalover #carblover #healthierchoices #dairyfreerecipes #dairyfreefood #veganrecipe #veganrecipeshare
Happy #veganpancake day, guys! If #crêpes aren't Happy #veganpancake day, guys! If #crêpes aren't your thing and you are after something quick and easy, these fluffy 1-bowl #veganpancakes might be just the ticket! They can be made #glutenfree too and best consumed to the tune of Jack Johnson's #bananapancakes song 🥞😋#recipe link in my bio 👈 or Google 'fluffy vegan banana pancakes lazy cat kitchen' 🐈#pancakeday #pantrystaples #easyveganfood #easyveganrecipes #egglesspancakes #dairyfreerecipes #whatveganseat #whatfatveganseat #shrovetuesday #plantbasednutrition #plantbasedfood #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganfortheanimals #fluffypancakes #onebowl #glutenfreevegan
Don't get me wrong, I do love #pancakes 🥞 and # Don't get me wrong, I do love #pancakes 🥞 and #crepes. This #veganpancake filled with ginger cream and roasted rhubarb is easy to make and utterly delicious 🤤👌#recipe link in my bio 👈 or Google 'lazy cat kitchen buckwheat crepes'#veganpancakes #vegancrepes #vegancrepe #pancakeday #pancake #glutenfreevegan #vegantreats #easyveganrecipes #veganfoodblogger #veganfoodlover #veganfood #plantbased
While UK is going to gorge itself silly on pancake While UK is going to gorge itself silly on pancakes this coming Tuesday, most of the Northern European countries will pig out on marzipan filled cream buns, how is that fair??? I got a serious bout of bun envy and baked us a truckload of #vegansemla (that's what the Swedes call them). Who is with me? Pancakes are so last year...😜#recipe link in my bio 👈 or 🏃‍♀️ to lazycatkitchen.com to grab the latest recipe 🤓#whatfatveganseat #shrovetuesday #pancakeday #easyveganrecipes #vegandesserts #vegandessert #plantbased #vegantreats #veganfoodlover #feedfeed @thefeedfeed.vegan #bestofvegan #veganfoodshare #veganfood
If baking isn't your cup of tea, how about rolling If baking isn't your cup of tea, how about rolling some obscenely indulgent #amaretto #vegantruffles for your loved one 💕? It's a very old recipe but still a favourite of ours and while beetroot powder looks stunning, easier to get cocoa powder or chopped up almonds will work just as well!#recipe link in my bio 👈 or Google 'lazy cat kitchen valentines amaretto truffles'#veganvalentines #veganvalentine #vegandesserts #vegandessert #whatveganseat #glutenfreevegan #plantbased #vegantreats #chocolatetruffles #easyveganfood #recipedeveloper #veganfoodlover #feedfeed @thefeedfeed.vegan
This #veganchocolate mousse and raspberry tart req This #veganchocolate mousse and raspberry tart requires no baking and is guaranteed to blow your loved ones 🧦 off. It's beautifully airy and a delicious marriage of #darkchocolate and tart #raspberries - an ideal #valentines dessert 💕#recipe link in my bio 👈 or Google 'lazy cat kitchen vegan chocolate mousse raspberry tart'#vegandesserts #vegandessert #veganvalentines #veganvalentine #easyveganfood #easyveganrecipes #veganfood #glutenfree #glutenfreevegan #veganfoodshare #refinedsugarfree #refinedsugarfreetreats #rawdessert #veganfoodlover #veganfoodie
Load More… Follow on Instagram
Lazy Cat Kitchen is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca.

Follow Us On Pinterest

Copyright © 2021 · Privacy Policy · Theme by Lazy Cat Themes · Logo by Sarah from The Small Object