Taquitos are one of lesser-known treasures of Mexican cuisine and deserve much more recognition. Basically, they're mini enchiladas filled with a small amount of seasoned meat, tightly rolled, and typically fried. Usually eaten as finger-food, they look like crisp, cigar-size rolls. Because vegans have a knack for turning omnivorous foods into delightful delicacies, we've used a tasty vegan sausage-flavored meat substitute and sautéed it with a fresh sofrito of onions, tomatoes, garlic, and peppers to form the taquito filling. Instead of frying the taquitos, we're baking them briefly at a high temperature to give the tortilla shells a nice, crisp texture. You can choose to add salsa or hot sauce to the filling or enjoy it as a topping. After baking, the taquitos get pampered with toppings of mashed avocado and vegan sour cream to make them even more special. The finishing touch of olives and diced red bell peppers make them pop with color. We thought it would be a fitting way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our version of taquitos. They're an easy prep if you have everything on hand and such a fun way to enjoy a tasty spring dish that's sure to make a hit with friends and family. Be prepared for messy fingers-this is not something you eat with a knife and fork. Don't be timid! Just pick them up and start munching away.
TAQUITOS DELICIOSOS
Yield: 8 taquitos (about 4 servings)
7 ounces (200g) Lightlife GimmeLean Sausage flavor 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil Salt and pepper to taste
Taquitos and Toppings
2 large avocados, mashed
Salsa, homemade or prepared
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