Crispy Taquitos and Flautas

Crispy Taquitos and Flautas

  Ready in : 45 mins

Crispy Taquitos and Flautas is a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. For $1.24 per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 264 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. This recipe serves 3. 1 person were impressed by this recipe. If you have refried beans, hot sauce, lettuce, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Mexican food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a not so great spoonacular score of 37%. Similar recipes include Taquitos o Flautas de Pollo (Chicken Taquitos or Flautas), Crispy Baked Chicken Taquitos, and Crispy Baked Breakfast Taquitos.

Ingredients

corn tortillas

corn tortillas

10 5-inch

cumin powder

cumin powder

0.5 tbsp

garlic

garlic

1 tsp

onion

onion

1 tbsp

guacamole

guacamole

2 tbsp

hot sauce

hot sauce

3 servings

lettuce

lettuce

1 cup

oil

oil

1 tsp

refried beans

refried beans

1 cup

salsa

salsa

3 tbsp

cheddar

cheddar

2 tbsp

cream

cream

2 tbsp

water

water

0.25 cup

Cooking in Steps

  1. 1
    Refried Beans : if you are making at home, then use 1 cup boiled pinto beans or small red kidney beans.

    red kidney beans

    red kidney beans

    refried beans

    refried beans

    pinto beans

    pinto beans

  2. 2
    Put the boiled beans in food processor with some water and make either smooth or coarse paste.

    beans

    beans

    water

    water

    food processor
    food processor
  3. 3
    Add salt to taste and it is ready.Quick salsa : Take 1/4 cup finely chopped onions and 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1-2 green chillies or jalapeo to taste, 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves in a bowl.

    fresh cilantro

    fresh cilantro

    green chili pepper

    green chili pepper

    tomato

    tomato

    onion

    onion

    salsa

    salsa

    salt

    salt

    bowl
    bowl
  4. 4
    Add either 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice OR 1/2 tsp vinegar.

    lemon juice

    lemon juice

    vinegar

    vinegar

    lime

    lime

  5. 5
    Add salt to taste.

    salt

    salt

  6. 6
    Add 1/2 tsp cumin powder. Toss together and it is ready for a quick assembly.Sour cream : If not available, use hung curd.Guacamole : see here

    ground cumin

    ground cumin

    sour cream

    sour cream

    guacamole

    guacamole

  7. 7
    Tortillas : If you are making at home, refer here. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Homemade-Flour-Tortillas/Detail.aspx?prop24=RD_Related

    tortilla

    tortilla

    all purpose flour

    all purpose flour

  8. 8
    Recipes

  9. 9
    For healthier version, substitute refined flour with whole wheat flour.You may use any available wraps or leftover or softly cooked whole wheat Chapatis.Method :Preheat the oven at 425*f and grease a small rectangular baking dish. I used 6"x4" dish.Hear oil in pan.

    whole wheat flour

    whole wheat flour

    all purpose flour

    all purpose flour

    wrap

    wrap

    cooking oil

    cooking oil

    baking pan
    baking pan
    oven
    oven
  10. 10
    Add garlic and onions and saut for a minute if fresh and few seconds if using dried.

    garlic

    garlic

    onion

    onion

  11. 11
    Add refried beans paste, 1-2 tbsp salsa, cumin powder.

    refried beans

    refried beans

    ground cumin

    ground cumin

    salsa

    salsa

  12. 12
    Add 1/4 cup water and cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame.

    water

    water

  13. 13
    Heat the tortillas in microwave for 15-20 seconds or heat them lightly in a pan on stove top.Now start layering.

    tortilla

    tortilla

    microwave
    microwave
    stove
    stove
    frying pan
    frying pan
  14. 14
    Sprinkle the warm tortillas with 1/2 tsp cheese shreds.

    tortilla

    tortilla

    cheese

    cheese

  15. 15
    Add 1 tbsp bean paste towards one side leaving some margin to roll. Top with few sashes of hot sauce.

    hot sauce

    hot sauce

    roll

    roll

  16. 16
    Roll the tortillas slightly tight. Arrange it on greased dish with seam side down. Repeat with other tortillas till the dish is full.Put it in the oven on the lower rack.

    tortilla

    tortilla

    roll

    roll

    oven
    oven
  17. 17
    Let it bake for 10-12 minutes till it starts turning golden brown.Take it out.

    oven
    oven
  18. 18
    Let stand for 2 minutes. Separate gently and enjoy with a side of some Spanish or Mexican rice, sour cream, shredded lettuce, salsa, and guacamole.

    sour cream

    sour cream

    guacamole

    guacamole

    lettuce

    lettuce

    salsa

    salsa

    rice

    rice