Description
Switch up your Taco Tuesday with these crunchy Vegan Taquitos, a delightful and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. These oil-free taquitos are packed with flavor and can be customized with a variety of fillings like lentils, mushroom chorizo, and roasted cauliflower. Perfect for busy weeknights, they come together in just 30 minutes and are kid-friendly, making them ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Whether you serve them with fresh salsa, guacamole, or your favorite hot sauce, these taquitos are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 1 large white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Lime juice
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine lentils, vegetable broth, diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in taco seasoning and lime juice; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet. Spoon filling onto each tortilla and roll tightly.
- Air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes or bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Air Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg