Crispy Tacos de Papa
Servings: 4
These tacos de papa start with golden potatoes mashed with garlic and cumin, folded into warm corn tortillas and pan-fried in avocado oil until crisp outside and creamy inside. Pile on guacamole, cashew cream and cilantro for a budget-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
- 10 cups water
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, unrefined
- 4 golden potatoes whole and unpeeled
- 2 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin ground
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, unrefined
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 12 corn tortillas warmed
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil plus more if needed
Suggested Toppings
- guacamole
- cashew cream
- shredded lettuce
- tomatoes diced
- green onions
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with the water and salt and add the whole, unpeeled potatoes. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the water and let cool slightly. Peel off and discard the skins.
- Place the potatoes in a bowl and gently mash with a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Spoon a heaping spoonful of the potato mixture onto one half of each warm tortilla and fold it over. Secure with a toothpick, if desired, to keep the tacos closed while cooking.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the tacos until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- Tortilla Tip: Warm the tortillas well so they don't tear when you fill and fold them.
- Potato Swaps: Sweet potatoes or any other potato can stand in for the golden potatoes.
- Spice Level: For a little heat, stir spicy taco seasoning, a pinch of cayenne or finely chopped jalapeño into the mashed potatoes.
- Storing: Store leftover tacos in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to crisp them again.
Nutrition
Serving: 3tacos, Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 46mg, Potassium: 871mg, Fiber: 9g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 8IU, Vitamin C: 34mg, Calcium: 89mg, Iron: 2mg
