Papas con Salsa de Aguacate #SundayFunday

Today the Sunday Funday writers are sharing recipes that feature avocados.

Stacy of Food Lust People Love, Sue of Palatable Pastime, Rebekah of Making Miracles, and Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm coordinate this low-stress group; we only participate when we are inspired. Sneha of Sneha's Recipe is hosting this week. She invited us to make a recipe with avocados. Here's our line-up...

• Avocado Chicken by A Day in the Life on the Farm

• Green Salad With Avocado Dressing by Mayuri's Jikoni

• Keto Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries by Sneha's Recipe

• Papas con Salsa de Aguacate by Culinary Cam (you're here)

• Smooth Guacamole by Amy's Cooking Adventures

• Spicy Avocado Coriander Chutney by Cook with Renu

• Pollo en Jocón - Tomatillo Chicken Stew by Food Lust People Love

Avocados

The avocado, also known as the alligator pear Persea americana is part of an evergreen tree in the laurel family. Native to the Americas, there is archaeological proof that it was domesticated in Mesoamerica more than 5,000 years ago. Now it is primarily produced in Chile, Mexico, and California (lucky us!).

When I was debating on what to share, I came across a new cookbook that was all about avocados; I read it cover to cover for inspiration and was a little disappointed that it was primarily many, many variations on guacamole or used as a substitute for mayonnaise. Both are valid options, certainly. But I wanted something a little more creative. I landed on a Columbian sauce that I made years ago that has avocado as its base. Okay, it's along the lines of guacamole, but it's served with roasted potatoes instead of tortilla chips!

Papas con Salsa de Aguacate

Papas (Roasted Potatoes)

• 4 to 5 organic potatoes, scrubbed

• 1 Tablespoon flour (I used gluten-free flour for my husband, use whatever you have)

• olive oil

• freshly ground salt

Salsa de Aguacate

• 4 ripe avocados

• 1/2 cup sour cream (I used crema oaxaqueña)

• 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise

• ground cumin

• fresh cilantro, chopped

• juice from 2 limes

• salt and pepper

Papas (Roasted Potatoes)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Cut the potatoes into thick wedges, approximately 6 to 8 wedges per potato. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add in the flour and shake the bowl to coat potatoes as evenly as possible. Turn the potatoes out onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 30 minutes until crisped on one side. Turn the potatoes over and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Salsa de Aguacate

Place everything together in a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork until desired consistency.

Other Avocado Ideas

Aguacate Relleno de Salmón, Chocolate Guacamole, and Prawn Ceviche with Avocados...recipes to come.

That's a wrap for my avocado offering. The #SundayFunday writers will be back next week to share cracker recipes. Stay tuned!