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    Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce

    January 8, 2019 By Rene 76 Comments

    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce.

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    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday

    What's better than tacos?

    Tacos filled with crispy potatoes and topped off with the most delicious green sauce.

    Last week I shared the recipe for the Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce and now you have another reason to make it. Not that you needed another reason - because once you try it, you will want to put it on everything.

    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday
    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday

    To speed up the cooking process, I boiled the potatoes before getting them nice and crispy on the stovetop. Now, the key to getting them crispy is to not mess with them while they're in the pan. Give them a solid 5-7 minutes of browning time before flipping.

    Believe me when I say, you won't regret waiting for them to crisp up. That crunchy skin is freaking delicious.

    Once your potatoes are ready to go, load up your tortillas with beans, lettuce, avocado and potatoes. Drizzle (or drench) them with the Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce and start feasting.

    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday
    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday
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    4.83 from 23 votes

    Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce

    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce.
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 8 tacos

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb potatoes chopped
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 bell pepper chopped
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 15 oz can refried beans
    • 8 taco-sized flour tortillas
    • 2 cups lettuce chopped
    • 2 avocados diced
    • Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce*
    • cilantro, limes for serving

    Instructions

    • Add the chopped potatoes to a large pot and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook potatoes until fork tender (approximately 15-20 minutes). Drain the potatoes.
    • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper, potatoes and taco seasoning to the pan and toss to combine. Press the potatoes down into the pan and turn heat to medium.** Allow potatoes to cook for 5-7 minutes without touching them. Lift a corner of the potatoes with a spatula - if crispy, flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 
    • While the potatoes are cooking add the black beans and refried beans to a pan over medium heat. Stir to combine. Once heated through, turn heat to low.
    • Prepare the Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce according to the instructions and set aside.
    • Wrap the tortillas in a paper towel and heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds. 
    • To assemble, add a layer of beans to each tortilla followed by potatoes, lettuce, avocado and Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce. Serve with cilantro and lime wedges.

    Notes

    *You can get the recipe here.
    **I recommend using a non-stick pan to ensure the potatoes do not stick to the bottom. 

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    These Crispy Vegan Potato Tacos with Jalapeño Cilantro Sauce are filled with beans, crispy potatoes, crunchy lettuce and the best sauce | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #vegantacos #tacotuesday
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    Comments

    1. Kay

      June 21, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made as written and added pineapples, avocado, and red onions for topping. Pineapple goes surprisingly well with this!!

      Reply
    2. Nisha

      January 19, 2022 at 10:22 am

      Stupid comment.…do I heat the beams in a separate pan or the same as the potatoes?

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 25, 2022 at 9:22 am

        Hi Nisha - you'll want to heat them in a separate pan 🤗

        Reply
    3. Leah

      April 13, 2021 at 10:14 pm

      These are absolutely amazing. We have made them a regular meal. Thank you for such a great recipe, and so easy.

      Reply
    4. Ally Duke

      February 21, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      4 stars
      I used sweet potatoes and it was a good substitution! Loved it!

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 25, 2021 at 9:40 am

        Sounds like a great swap!!!

        Reply
    5. Katie

      February 17, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      These tacos are incredible! I’ve made them a ton, and I love having leftover sauce to put on everything. I’ll be real here, I am too lazy to clean a pot and a pan for the potatoes, so I always either roast them or put them in the air fryer and they turn out great!

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 19, 2021 at 7:51 am

        Sounds like a good plan to me - the less dishes the better 🎉

        Reply
    6. Sarah

      February 05, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe, it's definitely a keeper, after reading reviews I made a few adjustments. I boiled my potatoes for approximately 10 min, just to soften slightly. I drained and put in the fridge to cool, then I seasoned and proceeded with the instructions. They came out perfect. I will definitely make again!

      Reply
      • Rene

        February 09, 2021 at 7:59 am

        So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    7. Elissa

      December 29, 2020 at 12:04 am

      5 stars
      Just made these for dinner, absolutely delicious! Already looking foward to leftovers tomorrow 😊

      Reply
      • Rene

        December 30, 2020 at 10:08 am

        Yay! Leftovers are the best. So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    8. Jenny B

      November 24, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      These were absolutely delicious. We devoured them.

      Reply
    9. Sandra

      November 09, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! The sauce was INCREDIBLE! Will be making again and again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 11, 2020 at 10:19 am

        Yay! So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Sherie

      November 03, 2020 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      These were a hit in my house, we used sweet potatoes instead of white potatoes.. was really yummy and the sauce was Devine.

      Reply
      • Rene

        November 11, 2020 at 10:10 am

        Yum - that sounds like a tasty swap! So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    11. Elizabeth Morgan

      October 11, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      I have been seeing this recipe on Pinterest for a while and finally decided to make it for my family. It's delicious! Who would thought that potatoes would be so good in tacos? I'll be making this again!

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 12, 2020 at 2:16 pm

        Yay! So glad you liked it. The lesson here is that potatoes are good in anything 😂

        Reply
    12. Kevin

      September 13, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! My vegetarian wife maybe it into a pita wrap! 😉

      Reply
      • Rene

        September 29, 2020 at 8:53 am

        Yum! Love a pita wrap!

        Reply
    13. Jordan

      February 13, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      JUST A HEAD UP!!! MOST REFIRED BEANS IN CANS HAVE BACON LARD! so when you get your ingredients for this recipe make sure you pick up vegetarian or vegan refired beans or just make them yourself!! Hope this comment helps, im a recent vegan and i was reading ingredients for refried beans and i had to pass my knowledge down so people dont just go out buying regular refired beans.

      Reply
    14. Patti

      February 05, 2020 at 8:53 am

      5 stars
      Love these tacos! Like mentioned by others here, I did my potatoes in the air fryer and added them in with the sautéed peppers later. So colorful and full of great textures and color. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    15. Jenny

      January 05, 2020 at 6:40 am

      Hello Rene,

      I was trying to find out what brand tortillas you use or do you make them yourself?

      Thanks,

      Jenny

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 05, 2020 at 8:36 am

        Hi Jenny. I usually buy any tortillas from the Mission brand - they are all vegan, and they are available everywhere. But any small flour tortillas will do. You could also use corn if you like those better!

        Reply
        • Britt

          February 12, 2020 at 9:03 pm

          Instead of lettuce do you think shredded cabbage would work just as well

          Reply
    16. Maribel

      January 03, 2020 at 10:00 am

      Do you buy a specific product/brand of taco seasoning or do you make your own for this recipe? If so, can you state what it is or how its made? Looking forward to preparing your recipe. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 03, 2020 at 10:27 am

        Hi Maribel - I always buy mine pre-made. I really like the one from Trader Joe's because there are no additives. You could always do a quick google search for a homemade version if you'd rather make it from scratch 🙂

        Reply
    17. Brynn

      November 04, 2019 at 7:40 am

      What is the nutritional facts for these tacos??

      Reply
    18. Brynn

      November 04, 2019 at 7:37 am

      What is the nutritional facts of these tacos?

      Reply
    19. Brynn

      November 04, 2019 at 7:34 am

      What are the nutritional fact of these tacos??

      Reply
    20. Ashley

      October 22, 2019 at 3:23 pm

      3 stars
      I have made this twice now and neither time the did the potatoes crisps on medium heat... the second time they burnt but didn't crisp (how is that even possible) and they came out pretty bland. I'm not sure I would make these again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        October 27, 2019 at 8:43 am

        Sorry this didn't turn out! Stove's are not created equal - it's always a good idea to keep an eye on the potatoes while crisping and adjust the heat as needed. 🙂

        Reply
      • Rebekah

        March 09, 2020 at 1:17 pm

        Note from a chef: after boiling the potatoes drain them and then put them back into the hot pan to dry or on a sheet tray in the fridge to dry for a bit. Your potatoes didn’t crisp because they were too wet.

        Reply
    21. Cynthia

      August 11, 2019 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      This was really yummy! I actually put the boiled potatoes in my air fryer for Less fat. The cilantro jalepeno lime dressing really makes these tacos stand out. We loved them!

      Reply
      • Maddy

        August 26, 2019 at 8:34 pm

        Hello! I’m excited to make these burn unsure of what to do with the potatoes. Do I boil them whole then cut them up into squares before I fry them? Thanks!

        Reply
      • CS

        January 21, 2020 at 4:23 pm

        Great idea with air fryer! I'm going to try it tonight!

        Reply
    22. Kayela Allen

      July 11, 2019 at 9:04 am

      What kind of potatoes did you use?

      Reply
      • Rene

        July 11, 2019 at 9:57 am

        I think I used russet, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

        Reply
        • Joann

          August 02, 2019 at 3:11 pm

          Rene. Skin on or off the potato? Thx

          Reply
          • Rene

            August 05, 2019 at 8:13 am

            On! 🙂

            Reply
    23. Bonnie

      June 26, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      I’m a little confused on what I’m suppose to do with the potatoes once I’ve boiled them. When I put them in the pan with the bell pepper, am I suppose to smash them slightly?

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 26, 2019 at 8:09 pm

        Yep - just gently push them down into the pan so they continue cooking and get nice and crispy.

        Reply
    24. Vanessa

      June 13, 2019 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 13, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        You can definitely eat these over a couple days. I would just keep everything separate and then build your tacos as you eat them. The potatoes are definitely going to be crispier the first day, but they will still taste good reheated.

        Reply
      • amanda

        June 24, 2020 at 6:25 pm

        Made these tonight with only a few alterations and they were bomb. While potatoes were boiling, I sautéed a red and green bell pepper in some evoo and a teaspoon of the taco seasoning then set aside. After the potatoes boiled, I pat dry. Then I cooked the potatoes and the rest of the seasoning in a pan alone so they had dry room to crisp up. I let them sit for at least 5-7 min as the recipe says then flip and do the same. I didn't add extra black beans to the refried black bean mixture. I also pan heated my tortillas for a little texture and smoky flavor. Lastly, I only used half vegan mayo in the sauce to make it a little looser. Refri black beans, potatoes, peppers, some fresh onion and japs, cilantro, tomato, and cilantro jalapeño sauce..i WILL make these again!

        Reply
        • Rene

          June 26, 2020 at 2:26 pm

          Yum! Those all sound like great additions and swaps. So glad you liked it!

          Reply
    25. Suzanne

      June 13, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      This looks so good! Do you use this sauce/dressing for any other recipes?

      Reply
      • Rene

        June 13, 2019 at 12:50 pm

        Yes! Here are a couple more recipe ideas to use it with - but you can really put it on anything:
        https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/brown-rice-chickpea-taco-bowls-with-jalapeno-cilantro-sauce/
        https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/vegan-white-bean-tacos-with-jalapeno-cilantro-sauce/

        Reply
    26. Kimberly

      May 27, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      4 stars
      So good! I added half an avocado to the sauce and it was perfect.

      Reply
    27. Shannon

      May 21, 2019 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      These were absolutely DELICIOUS! Absolutely no cheese (my kryptonite on potato tacos) necessary with that phenomenal sauce! Flavors and textures were spot on. I followed the recipe to a T EXCEPT I used corn tortillas. Highly recommend for vegans and carnivores alike.

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 24, 2019 at 7:23 am

        So glad you liked them - and yes, sauce is always important 🙂

        Reply
    28. Tricia

      May 07, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! So fresh and tasty. Flavor packed a must try for anyone who loves tacos. Even my 8 year old who lives off macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets had two of these tacos! This is definitely going to become a go to in my recipe arsenal. Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 07, 2019 at 8:09 pm

        Ummmm...you're 8 year old is amazing - there's no way I would have given up mac & cheese when I was that age. lol. But I am so glad this was a hit with the whole family. Always a win when you only have to cook one meal 🙂

        Reply
    29. Mary

      April 26, 2019 at 8:58 pm

      Do you add the black & refried beans to same pan as potatoes? Or are you using a seperate pan?

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 28, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        No, they get their own pan 🙂

        Reply
    30. Blythe

      April 15, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      Can I use red potatoes?

      Reply
      • Rene

        April 15, 2019 at 7:16 pm

        Definitely!

        Reply
    31. Emily

      March 29, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Are you supposed to peel the potatoes first? It doesn't say, but i saw something about crunchy skin?

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 30, 2019 at 8:09 pm

        Nope - I will always list it if you need to do something like peeling potatoes first. If not, just leave them as they are 🙂

        Reply
    32. Ellie

      January 18, 2019 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      I love anything with potatoes and these were SO GOOD!! Great combination of flavors. The jalapeño cilantro sauce was perfect on them but not spicy (I only used one jalapeño without the seeds) which I liked. Followed the recipe exactly and was not disappointed. Leftovers were awesome too. Will definitely make these again.

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 20, 2019 at 8:59 am

        One of my faves too! So glad you liked it!

        Reply

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