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Vegan Taquitos

Vegan Taquitos: Crispy Delights with Flavorful Fillings

Enjoy these Vegan Taquitos filled with lentils and spices, offering a crispy and healthy meal everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 taquitos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown lentils dried, rinsed and picked over
  • 1 medium White onion can substitute with yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño diced, can replace with bell pepper
  • 1 can Rotel Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chilies or any diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 3 cups Organic Vegetable Broth less if using precooked lentils
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Taco Seasoning make your own if preferred
For the Taquitos
  • 8 Corn or Flour Tortillas choose corn for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice for brushing before cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder for dusting, adjust to taste
Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Jalapeños sliced, for spice enhancement
  • 1 cup Salsa or hot sauce for serving
  • 1/2 cup Vegan sour cream avocado can be used as substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Pan
  • Air Fryer
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or microwave wrapped in a damp cloth for 15-20 seconds.
  2. In a medium pan, sauté chopped white onion, minced garlic, and diced jalapeño over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add rinsed brown lentils, vegetable broth, Rotel tomatoes, and taco seasoning to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the remaining can of tomatoes, adjust consistency if needed, remove from heat, and let filling cool.
  5. Place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in a tortilla, roll tightly, and position seam-side down. Brush with lime juice and sprinkle with chili powder.
  6. For air-frying, preheat air fryer to 400°F and cook for 7-10 minutes until golden. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately with salsa, hot sauce, jalapeños, or vegan sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 2taquitosCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure tortillas are damp to prevent cracking. Preheat cooking equipment for crispiness.

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