Description
A recipe for baked potatoes topped with a spicy bean mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Prick the potatoes several times with a fork. Rub them lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake the potatoes directly on the oven rack for 50 to 60 minutes, or until tender when squeezed.
- While the potatoes bake, prepare the bean mixture. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the liquid to reduce slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Once the potatoes are done, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Fluff the inside with a fork.
- Spoon the spicy bean mixture over the opened potatoes.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For crispier skins, rub the potatoes with a little extra oil and coarse salt before baking.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on your preferred spice level.
- If you prefer a thicker bean topping, simmer for a few extra minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 70 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 potato
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 85
- Fiber: 18
- Protein: 17
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: loaded potatoes, spicy beans, baked potato recipe, vegetarian dinner, black beans, kidney beans