Description
This Homemade Taquitos recipe features flavorful, shredded jackfruit seasoned with aromatic spices and wrapped in warm tortillas. Baked to crispy perfection and served with classic Mexican toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo, and cilantro, these taquitos make a delicious vegetarian and crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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Jackfruit Filling
- 1 (20-ounce) can jackfruit, cored and shredded
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
Taquitos
- 12 to 14 flour or flour+corn tortillas
- ¾ cup refried beans
- ½ cup jack cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- Extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray
Toppings (optional)
- Guacamole
- Pico de gallo
- Cilantro
- Serranos, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Jackfruit Filling: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the grated garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Stir in the shredded jackfruit along with cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and excess moisture to evaporate. Add the drained diced green chiles and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Taquitos: Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spread about 1 tablespoon of refried beans evenly onto each tortilla. Spoon a generous amount of the jackfruit filling over the beans. Sprinkle with shredded jack cheese and chopped scallions. Carefully roll up each tortilla tightly, securing the filling inside.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the rolled taquitos seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray the tops with extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray to encourage crisping.
- Bake the Taquitos: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the taquitos for approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, turning them over halfway through the cooking time to evenly crisp all sides.
- Serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and sliced serranos as desired for added flavor and heat.
Notes
- You can substitute corn tortillas for a gluten-free option, though flour tortillas yield a softer texture.
- For a vegan version, replace the jack cheese with a plant-based cheese or omit it entirely.
- If canned jackfruit is not available, fresh young green jackfruit can be used with similar preparation.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level of the filling.
- Use cooking spray sparingly to keep the taquitos crispy but not greasy.
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