Crispy Taquitos and Flautas
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
10 5-inch
cumin powder
0.5 tbsp
garlic
1 tsp
onion
1 tbsp
guacamole
2 tbsp
hot sauce
3 servings
lettuce
1 cup
oil
1 tsp
refried beans
1 cup
salsa
3 tbsp
cheddar
2 tbsp
cream
2 tbsp
water
0.25 cup
Cooking in Steps
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1Refried Beans : if you are making at home, then use 1 cup boiled pinto beans or small red kidney beans.
red kidney beans
refried beans
pinto beans
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2Put the boiled beans in food processor with some water and make either smooth or coarse paste.
beans
water
food processor -
3Add 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
green chili pepper
tomato
onion
salsa
salt
bowl -
4Add either 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice OR 1/2 tsp vinegar.
lemon juice
vinegar
lime
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5Add salt to taste.
salt
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6Add 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
sour cream
guacamole
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7Tortillas : If you are making at home, refer here. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Homemade-Flour-Tortillas/Detail.aspx?prop24=RD_Related
tortilla
all purpose flour
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8Recipes
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9For 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
all purpose flour
wrap
cooking oil
baking pan
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10Add garlic and onions and saut for a minute if fresh and few seconds if using dried.
garlic
onion
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11Add refried beans paste, 1-2 tbsp salsa, cumin powder.
refried beans
ground cumin
salsa
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12Add 1/4 cup water and cook for 4-5 minutes on low flame.
water
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13Heat the tortillas in microwave for 15-20 seconds or heat them lightly in a pan on stove top.Now start layering.
tortilla
microwave
stove
frying pan -
14Sprinkle the warm tortillas with 1/2 tsp cheese shreds.
tortilla
cheese
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15Add 1 tbsp bean paste towards one side leaving some margin to roll. Top with few sashes of hot sauce.
hot sauce
roll
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16Roll 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
roll
oven -
17Let it bake for 10-12 minutes till it starts turning golden brown.Take it out.
oven -
18Let 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
guacamole
lettuce
salsa
rice