14Dec

Summer Squash Tacos with Papalo Guacamole

Being an anthropologist in a former life, every time I find a new-to-me fruit or vegetable, I look up its history and uses. Papaloquelite (or “papalo” for short) is native to Mexico and South America and is mainly used in salsas or as a garnish to tacos and other dishes. In Bolivia, it’s common to see vases of papalo on restaurant tables so that diners may pull off its leaves and season their food. For this recipe, papalo takes the place of cilantro in a quick and easy guacamole that is served atop sweet pepper and summer squash tacos.

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Summer Squash Tacos with Papalo Guacamole


  • Author: Courtney West
  • Yield: 810 tacos 1x
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Ingredients

For the tacos

  • 2 tbsp olive or coconut oil
  • 4 sweet or bell peppers, seeds removed and sliced into strips
  • 4 cups sliced summer squash
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Tortillas to serve (around 8-10)

For the guacamole

  • flesh from 2 large avocados
  • 2 tbsp chopped papalo
  • 2 tbsp minced shallot
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon or lime juice
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  1. To make the filling for the tacos, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers, squash, spices, and a good pinch each of salt and pepper.
  2. Once the veggies start to soften, add the apple cider vinegar. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender. If the mixture looks dry at any point as it is cooking, add a splash of water.
  3. To make the guacamole, gently mash all of the ingredients together, then taste and adjust for seasoning. Fill your favorite tortillas with the summer squash and sweet pepper sauté then top with the papalo guacamole.

Notes

Recipe and Images by Courtney West @Sweetmiscellany

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