Vegan Taquitos
Experience the delicious crunch of these oil-free Vegan Taquitos, perfect for transforming your Taco Tuesday! These flavor-packed rolls are filled with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich lentils and fresh vegetables, making them a wholesome choice for family gatherings or quick meal prep. With a variety of customizable filling options—ranging from spicy mushroom chorizo to hearty roasted cauliflower—you can easily cater to any palate. Whether you choose to bake or air fry them, these taquitos promise a satisfying crispiness without the added oil. Serve them with your favorite dips for an exciting twist on Mexican cuisine that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Vegan taco seasoning
Instructions
- In a pot, combine brown lentils, diced onion, garlic, jalapeño, Rotel tomatoes, vegetable broth, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F or oven to 400°F.
- Take a tortilla, fill it with the lentil mixture, and roll tightly into a taquito shape. Repeat until all tortillas are filled.
- For air frying: Cook taquitos in a single layer for about 10 minutes until golden brown. For baking: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
- Serve hot with salsa or vegan sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos (100g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://firstfoodie.com/vegan-taquitos/