Papas y Ejotes en Chipotle (Potatoes and Green Beans in Chipotle Sauce)
Tender potato cubes and green beans simmered in smoky chipotle tomato sauce, a humble Mexican home dish for sides or tacos.
Made with Chipotle tinga sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.01 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic for 1 minute.
6 min - 2
Add the potatoes and fry for 6 minutes, stirring now and then, until they start to colour.
6 min - 3
Add the tomatoes and green beans and cook for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Pour in your ready made chipotle tinga sauce (see the base recipe) and 150 ml of water. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes and beans are tender and the sauce coats them.
14 min - 5
Season with salt and stir in the coriander. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Cut the potatoes into even cubes so they cook at the same speed and stay whole.
- Waxy potatoes hold their shape. Floury ones break down and thicken the sauce, which also tastes good.
- Serve with warm tortillas as a vegan taco filling, or alongside grilled meat.
Storing and freezing
Cool quickly and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. The potatoes freeze acceptably for up to 1 month but go slightly soft.
Questions
What are papas con ejotes?
Papas con ejotes is a Mexican home cooking dish of potatoes and green beans in a tomato based sauce. It is often eaten in tacos, with rice or beside meat during Lent.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The vegetables, oil and tinga sauce are all plant based, provided the sauce was made with vegetable stock as in the base recipe.
Can I add cheese?
Yes. Many families stir in crumbled queso fresco or melted mozzarella at the end, which makes it non vegan but richer.
More made with chipotle tinga sauce
Pollo Enchipotlado (Chipotle Braised Chicken Thighs)
GFDFEFAlbondigas al Chipotle (Mexican Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce)
GFNFEmpanadas de Tinga con Papa y Queso (Baked Chipotle Potato and Cheese Empanadas)
VNFTostadas de Tinga de Setas (Mushroom Tinga Tostadas)
VEFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.