Southwest Potato Foil Packets
These Southwest Potato Foil Packets are perfect for a quick and easy summer side that you can enjoy on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer. It's a tasty combination of colorful vegetables and hearty potatoes, all seasoned with bold southwest spices. Customize with toppings of your choices like cheese, cilantro, and avocado!
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes quartered
- 1 bell pepper of your choice, sliced into small strips (red, orange, or yellow bell pepper)
- 1/2 medium onion, sliced into small strips
- 1/2 cup fresh or canned corn
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings of your choice:
- Shredded cheese of your choice (mexican blend, cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack, monterey jack, vegan cheese, etc.)
- Finely chopped cilantro
- Diced avocado
- Lime wedges, for juicing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together potatoes, bell peppers, onion, corn, and black beans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Tear off 6 large sheets of aluminum foil. Divide the potato mixture among the sheets, placing it in the center. Fold the foil over the vegetables, sealing the edges to form packets.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the foil packets on the grill, cover, and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove from the grill, then open the packets carefully and sprinkle over your desired amount of cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado, and fresh lime juice.
Notes
Pepper Slicing Note: When slicing peppers for this recipe, slice them lengthwise like normal. Then, cut that slice in half so it creates a smaller half slice.
Toppings Note: You know I’m all about customizing your recipes, so feel free to add other toppings like sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, chopped chives/green onions, pickled red onions, or jalapeños for your own flare.
Oven Cooking Instructions: Alternatively, you can bake the assembled foil packets in an oven at 425°F for 25-30 minutes.
Air Fryer Cooking Instructions: Alternatively, you can air fry the assembled foil packets at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition Note: This is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Nutrition may vary depending on ingredients used. This calculation is for ingredients. This calculation does not include toppings. For more nutrition information, seek a professional registered dietitian's advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 133mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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