Crispy Baked Lentil Taquitos
These Crispy Baked Lentil Taquitos are such a healthy, filling meal! They’re so easy to make and are perfect for a simple dinner for two or a get together with friends. You can put this delicious meal together so quickly and literally let the good times roll!
I have been on a HUGE lentil kick lately! Lentils are a legume that are high in protein and low in fat. I realized they’re such a versatile staple that can be used in many different ways. Often paired with stews and salads, lentils are going to get a new type of spotlight in these super tasty taquitos.
If you’re a passionate taquito enthusiast and you think that putting lentils in a taquito sounds crazy, just hear me out and please be lentil… Forget that pun!
Arguably created right here in San Diego by a Mexican Tortilla Factory owner, taquitos are the perfect finger food for a party sampler, or as the main course for a delicious dinner. Replace the meat with green lentils for a vegan friendly dish that quickly turns your gathering into a silent room of friends happily munching on their new favorite mexican dish.
I love topping these taquitos with a vegan sour cream or crema, salsa, and some sliced avocado.
PREP TIME
10min
COOK TIME
35min
TOTAL TIME
45min
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 Yellow Onion
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Cup Green Lentils
- 4 Cups Vegetable Broth
- Corn Tortillas
- Oil of Choice
For Serving
- Vegan Sour Cream or Crema
- Avocado
- Salsa
EQUIPMENT
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Casserole Dish
Instructions
vIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
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- Rinse and drain lentils, then add lentils in a pot followed by 4 cups of vegetable broth (I used water + 1 tsp of bouillon paste).
- Add in half an onion and 3 whole garlic cloves.
- Bring to medium/high heat. Cook for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender and cooked. Remove bay leaves… you can remove the onion and garlic as well but I leave it in! I just mash with the back of my spatula.
- The broth will begin to reduce… Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking then add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, (adds nice flavor) mix!
- Preheat your oven to broil setting/high.
- On a pan, Heat your corn tortillas on both sides then start assembling your taquitos. Adding 2-3 spoonfuls of your filling and rolling them up. Place on a baking sheet and brush or spray a little oil on them them & place in oven a broil for 2-4 minutes or until crispy and golden! Keep an eye on them!
- Serve with vegan sour cream or crema, salsa or hot sauce and avocado !
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