Tacos de Papa
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Yield: 12-16 tacos
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Recipe courtesy of Average Betty, Food blogger, www.averagebetty.com
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Ingredients
Tacos de Papa:
- 10-12 ounces Idaho Potatoes® peeled & cubed (about 1½ cups diced)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeno
- 2 ounces queso fresco cheese
- ¼ teaspoon cumin salt & pepper to taste
- 12-16 corn tortillas
Avocado relish:
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 1-2 tablespoons diced jalapeno
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 small tomato, seeded & diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice salt & pepper to taste
Directions
To prepare the potatoes:
- Peel and chop Idaho® Potatoes.
- Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and cover saucepan with lid.
- Cook 5-7 minutes, until al dente.
- While the potatoes cook, sauté chopped onion and jalapeno until soft and golden.
- When the potatoes are cooked, drain water.
- Using a fork, combine potatoes with sautéed onion and jalapeno, queso fresco, cumin and salt to taste.
To prepare the avocado relish:
- In a bowl combine diced avocado, chopped onion, diced jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat), chopped cilantro leaves and stems, diced tomato, salt, pepper and lime juice.
- Set aside until ready to use.
To prepare the Tacos de Papa:
- Heat or steam corn tortillas and carefully fill with potato mixture.
- Fold tortilla to form taco.
- Heat 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil in a skillet.
- Fry tacos on both sides until puffed, golden and crispy.
- Garnish with shredded lettuce or cabbage, avocado relish and your favorite hot sauce or salsa.
- Share and enjoy.


