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Serine Milo

Spicy Potato Soft Tacos

Deliciously spicy and crispy potato soft tacos, perfect for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Filling
  • 4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped any type works well
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other cooking oil)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Assembly
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • to taste Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, salsa

Method
 

Cooking the Potatoes
  1. Boil the diced potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender but not mushy, about 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and set aside.
Sautéing the Onions and Garlic
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic for the last minute to avoid burning.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the drained potatoes to the skillet along with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Stir and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the potatoes are crisp and golden.
Warming the Tortillas
  1. Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assembly
  1. Place a scoop of the spicy potato mixture on each tortilla and add toppings like cilantro, avocado, and lime.
  2. Wrap them up and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

Consider a taco bar to let guests customize their own tacos. For gluten-free options, use corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.

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