Vegan Chipotle Lentil Taquitos

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