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papas picosas (spicy potato tacos)

Patty Malcolm | Chickfoodtv
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 tacos
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • POTATO FILLING
  • 1/4 cup grape-seed oil
  • 6 large yellow potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 fresh jalapeños halved and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon oregano preferably Mexican
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • TACOS
  • 8-10 corn tortillas warmed
  • sliced green onions
  • cilantro
  • cabbage or lettuce thinly sliced
  • toasted pepitas 
  • cashew sour cream or store bought 

Instructions
 

  • TACO FILLING
  • COOK. In an extra large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. ADD potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, turning occasionally and adding chopped onion and garlic the last 5 minutes. 
  • BLEND. While the potatoes are cooking, warm vegetable broth and transfer to a blender. Add chili peppers, oregano, cumin, cilantro and salt. Blend until smooth.
  • COMBINE. Add broth mixture to potatoes in the extra large skillet. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender and liquid reaches a thick sauce like consistency. Lower heat and cover the pan for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Note: If sauce is not as thick as you would like, add a bit of cornstarch or arrow root and mix well. 
  • SERVE. Serve on warm tortillas with all the fixings.
  • ENJOY!

Notes

CASHEW SOUR CREAM
  1. Soak cashews in a bowl with water for a few hours or overnight. Note: You can also soak them with boiling water for 30 minutes for a quicker soak.
  2. Pour out water and place nuts in blender or food processor.
  3. Add 1/4 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk, salt, vinegar and lemon juice.
  4. Blend for 3-4 minutes or until completely smooth and creamy in consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 203mgFiber: 2g
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