Chipotle Lentil Taquitos
These spicy chipotle lentil taquitos make the perfect snack, or even a light meal. They're packed with protein and flavor, and are super easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Appetizer/Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Yield: 0 About 14 taquitos
Author: The Nut-Free Vegan
- 1 Tbsp. oil
- ½ white onion minced
- 1 Tbsp. garlic
- 2 cups lentils
- 3½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. lime juice
- 3 chipotle peppers chopped
- 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce
- 1 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds
- 14 small tortillas
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Add lentils and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until lentils are tender and most of the broth is gone, about 20 minutes.
Stir in pepper, salt, lime juice, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and cilantro. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
Scoop 2 teaspoons of lentil mix into tortilla, roll up tightly. Repeat until tortillas fill large baking dish.
Brush tops of tortillas with oil and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly golden on top.
Top with guacamole, salsa, sour cream or whatever you like.
Serving: 1g