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Flautas de Papa
A healthier twist on the classic Mexican Flautas de Papa, emphasizing nutrient-dense ingredients and Mediterranean cooking principles. These crispy corn tortillas are filled with a flavorful blend of seasoned mashed potatoes, enhanced with garlic, onion, and lime, then topped with avocado, tomato, crema, and queso fresco for a delightful finish.
45 min4 servingsmexicanappetizer
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
pescetarian
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories316
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g28%
Saturated Fat 5g27%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 468mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
Dietary Fiber 2g6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%
Calcium 197mg15%
Iron 0.92mg5%
Potassium 541mg12%
Vitamin A 46mcg5%
Vitamin C 22mg24%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg11%
Vitamin B12 0.5mcg21%
Vitamin E 1.7mg11%
Vitamin K 2.3mcg2%
Magnesium 28mg7%
Zinc 1.1mg10%
Folate 21mcg5%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 8 units corn tortillas
- 2 cups potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 unit onion
- 1 unit lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 unit avocado
- 2 units tomatoes
- 0.5 cup crema
- 0.5 cup queso fresco
Instructions
- 1Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with olive oil, garlic, and lime juice.
- 2Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 3Warm corn tortillas in the oven or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- 4Fill each tortilla with the mashed potato mixture, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- 5Brush the rolled tortillas lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
- 6Bake in the oven until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
- 7While the flautas are baking, prepare the toppings: dice the tomato, slice the avocado, and chop the cilantro.
- 8Once baked, let the flautas cool for a few minutes before removing the toothpicks.
- 9Serve the flautas topped with sliced avocado, diced tomato, a drizzle of crema, and crumbled queso fresco.
- 10Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
- 11Enjoy your healthy and delicious Flautas de Papa as a vibrant appetizer or a light meal.
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