5 Ingredient Smashed Potato Tacos
Meet your new favorite twist on taco night: crispy smashed potatoes used as the taco shells. Thin, golden, and perfectly crunchy, these potato “shells” bring a fun, gluten-free spin to classic tacos. Filled with avocado, cherry tomatoes, black beans and vegan feta for a simple, budget-friendly and creative recipe.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Hour and 10 Minutes
Serves
8
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5 Ingredient Smashed Potato Tacos
Meet your new favorite twist on taco night: crispy smashed potatoes used as the taco shells. Thin, golden, and perfectly crunchy, these potato “shells” bring a fun, gluten-free spin to classic tacos. Filled with avocado, cherry tomatoes, black beans and vegan feta for a simple, budget-friendly and creative recipe.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour and 10 Minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
Smashed Potatoes:
- 8 white potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Filling:
- 3/4 – 1 cup smashed avocado or store-bought guacamole
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 x 400g can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegan feta, crumbled
Optional Garnish:
- fresh coriander
- pickled onion
Preparations:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line two baking trays.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Place the potatoes on the trays, ensuring none are touching, and use the base of the glass to press down on each potato, keeping them in one piece. Drizzle over olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Do not turn over.
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Ingredients
Smashed Potatoes:
- 8 white potatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Filling:
- 3/4 – 1 cup smashed avocado or store-bought guacamole
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 x 400g can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1/2 cup vegan feta, crumbled
Optional Garnish:
- fresh coriander
- pickled onion
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C and line two baking trays.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and boil for 20 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside for 5 minutes.
- Place the potatoes on the trays, ensuring none are touching, and use the base of the glass to press down on each potato, keeping them in one piece. Drizzle over olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Do not turn over.



