Crispy Chickpea Taquitos with Spicy Queso (Vegan)
Crispy baked taquitos filled with flavorful spiced chickpeas and drizzled with a homemade spicy plant-based queso.
Servings: 16 taquitos
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
Chickpea Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow or sweet onion finely diced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz) drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- ½ cup vegetable broth
Taquitos + Toppings
- 15-20 corn tortillas
- avocado oil* as needed to brush the taquitos before baking
- guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, cheese, cilantro, and more for topping
Spicy Queso
- 15 oz can of white beans such as Great Northern Beans
- ¼ cup spicy salsa of choosing*
- ¾ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- dash of cayenne pepper for more heat (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- FILLING: Start by warming some oil in a large pan over MEDIUM heat. Add in your diced onion and garlic and cook for 5-6 minutes to let the onion soften and brown slightly. Add in your chickpeas and spices and stir until combined. Add in your vegetable broth and cover the pan and simmer on LOW-MEDIUM heat for 5-7 minutes to let the chickpeas soften.*if the mixture dries out, add a touch more vegetable broth.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small yellow or sweet onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 cans chickpeas, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup vegetable broth
- SMASH: Once your chickpeas are softened, smash your chickpea mixture using a potato masher or the back of a fork. I recommend mashing about ½ of your mixture. Add your diced cilantro and stir until combined.1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- PREPARE YOUR TORTILLAS: Preheat oven to 425F. Wrap 5-10 corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 30-40 seconds to soften them. *You may have to do this again during the assembly process if some are drying out.15-20 corn tortillas
- ROLL: Lay out a corn tortilla and add ~3-4 tablespoon of mixture into the lower third of the tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla.Place it seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until you've used all your mixture. *Spread the taquitos out evenly so they are not touching.avocado oil*
- OIL: Spray or brush some avocado oil (or canola oil) on the top of each taquito. Sprinkle a little salt on each.
- BAKE: Bake for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy!
- SERVE: Serve the taquitos with toppings: lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, guac, cilantro and/or the spicy queso (see below how to make). I also like to dip the taquitos in the leftover queso!
Spicy Queso
- In a high speed blender, add all your queso ingredients. Blend for 4-6 minutes (yes actually blend that long) on med-high speed. The mixture will thicken more as you blend longer.For the best flavor, warm the queso stovetop or in the microwave.15 oz can of white beans, ¼ cup spicy salsa of choosing*, ¾ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk, 1 clove minced garlic, ½ cup nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, dash of cayenne pepper
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Notes
⭐️You can use another high heat oil such as canola oil for brushing on top of the taquitos. EV olive oil smoke point is between 375 and 405 F so it's not the best for this recipe.
Other tips:
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- To prevent the taquitos from drying out during baking, brush them lightly with oil or cooking spray before placing them in the oven.
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- Arrange the taquitos on the baking sheet with some space between them. This allows hot air to circulate so they get evenly cooked and crispy.
- To reheat, you can use an oven or toaster oven to help retain their crispiness. Bake the taquitos at 350F until they are heated through and regain their crisp texture, usually for about 10-15 minutes. You could also try air frying them.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg