Description
Switch up Taco Tuesday with these crunchy Vegan Taquitos, a delightful and healthy twist on a classic favorite. These oil-free taquitos are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual family dinner or a festive gathering with friends. Packed with flavor and easily customizable, you can choose from various fillings like mushroom chorizo or roasted cauliflower to suit everyone’s preferences. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and quick to prepare, making them an ideal weeknight meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 1 large white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 cans Rotel fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups organic vegetable broth
- 2 packages vegan taco seasoning or use your own brew
- 1 package corn or flour tortillas (12 tortillas)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Chili powder
- 3 jalapeños (de-seeded and sliced)
- Salsa of choice or hot sauce
- Vegan sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the lentil filling: In a pot, combine brown lentils, diced onion, minced garlic, jalapeño, tomatoes, vegetable broth, and taco seasoning. Boil then simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Assemble the taquitos: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Take one tortilla and place about 2 tablespoons of the lentil filling on one side. Roll tightly and place seam side down in the air fryer basket.
- Cook the taquitos: Air fry for about 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with lime juice, salsa, jalapeños, and vegan sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg