Simple Potato Tacos Vegetarian

Crispy, spiced, and utterly satisfying, these Simple Potato Tacos are a vegetarian dream come true! Made with golden-brown bites of skillet-cooked russet potatoes seasoned with smoky paprika, cumin, and chili powder, these tacos are bursting with warm, comforting flavors. Served on soft tortillas and topped with fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and optional garnishes like shredded cheese, creamy sour cream, or a drizzle of hot sauce, they’re endlessly customizable to suit your cravings. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy potato taco recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a hearty Meatless Monday meal. Whether you’re a taco traditionalist or love a plant-based twist, these vegetarian potato tacos are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Small flour or corn tortillas
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheese (optional)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into small, bite-sized cubes (approximately 1/2-inch pieces).

Step 2

Place the potato cubes in a bowl of cold water and soak for 10 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Toss the dried potato cubes in the skillet and sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the potatoes.

Step 6

Cook the potatoes for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they’re crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Lower the heat if needed to prevent burning.

Step 7

While the potatoes are cooking, warm the tortillas either in a dry skillet over medium heat or by wrapping them in foil and placing them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Assemble your tacos: place a generous portion of the crispy potatoes on each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and your optional garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and hot sauce.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Simple Potato Tacos while they’re still warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1656.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2513.6

Total Fat 101.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 120mg	0%
Sodium 5067.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 340.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g	0%
Total Sugars 21.3g
Protein 63.8g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 1106.4mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 6230.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 53.8%