These Chipotle Lentil Taquitos are vegan, easy to make, and taste great. The smoky chipotle seasoning along with the lentils and vegan cheese make for a tasty and filling filling. This is a great quick snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup vegan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan sour cream
- Cooking spray or olive oil for brushing
Instructions:
Rinse the lentils and combine them with water in a medium saucepan
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender and water is absorbed
Drain any excess liquid if necessary
In a large skillet, saut the chopped onion in a bit of olive oil or water until it becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes
Add the minced garlic, chipotle pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant
Add the cooked lentils to the skillet and stir to combine, allowing the lentils to absorb the flavors for about 5 minutes
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly
Preheat your oven to 425F 220C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds to make them more pliable
Spoon a generous amount of the lentil mixture onto each tortilla, top with vegan cheese, and roll tightly
Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet
Lightly brush or spray the taquitos with cooking spray or olive oil to help them crisp up in the oven
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy
Serve the taquitos with salsa, fresh cilantro, and vegan sour cream for dipping
Enjoy your delicious vegan Chipotle Lentil Taquitos