Vegetarian Southwestern Potato Skins

Description

Crispy potato skins with a Southwest kick. The key to crispy skins is the double-dose oil treatment. Serve with a dollop of guacamole or sour cream if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup frozen corn, thawed
  • ¼ cup picante sauce
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Prick potatoes a few times with a fork. Rub potatoes with 1 teaspoon oil and set directly on the oven rack. Bake for 1 hour. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool until easily handled. Keep the oven on.
  3. Cut the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out flesh to within 1/4 inch of skin. Brush remaining oil over the skins and sprinkle with salt. Place them on a baking sheet skin-side down and bake for 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile
  5. combine black beans
  6. corn
  7. picante sauce
  8. jalapeno
  9. onion
  10. lime juice
  11. and cumin in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  12. Divide filling between the potatoes and top with Cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese has melted
  13. about 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4

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