Crispy Baked Vegan Taquitos (Printable Version)

Golden baked taquitos filled with seasoned tofu and beans, paired with a smooth avocado crema for perfect crunch and flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Filling

01 - 250 g extra-firm tofu, gently pressed to remove excess moisture
02 - 240 g pinto beans, drained and rinsed
03 - 60 g walnuts, toasted and chopped
04 - 80 g onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 5 g chipotle powder
07 - 5 g ground cumin
08 - 5 g ground coriander
09 - 3 g cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - 45 g nutritional yeast
11 - 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)

→ Taquitos

12 - 12 fresh corn tortillas
13 - 15 ml neutral oil spray

→ Avocado Crema

14 - 2 ripe avocados
15 - 60 g vegan yogurt
16 - 5 ml fresh lime juice
17 - 2 g garlic powder

# Steps:

01 - Drain and press tofu between paper towels without over-pressing to prevent crumbling. Rinse pinto beans under cool water until clear to remove excess starch and sodium.
02 - Crumble tofu into a bowl. Add rinsed beans, diced onion, minced garlic, walnuts, chipotle powder, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), nutritional yeast, and jalapeño. Mix thoroughly to incorporate spices evenly.
03 - Warm each corn tortilla individually on a hot skillet until pliable and slightly blistered. Keep warmed tortillas covered with a clean kitchen towel to maintain softness.
04 - Place approximately three tablespoons of filling slightly off-center on each tortilla. Roll tightly, keeping filling compact, and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Use two tortillas per taquito if tortillas are delicate.
05 - Lightly spray or brush each taquito with neutral oil, paying attention to seams. Arrange with space between to ensure even crisping.
06 - Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 20 minutes, turning the pan halfway through to promote uniform browning. Remove once golden and crispy.
07 - Mash ripe avocados until smooth, then blend with vegan yogurt, lime juice, and garlic powder until creamy.
08 - Let taquitos rest for a few minutes to maintain crispiness. Serve warm with avocado crema.

# Notes:

01 - Heating tortillas prior to rolling prevents cracking and ensures pliability.
02 - The filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for quick assembly.
03 - Taquitos freeze well up to three months; reheat in oven to restore crispiness.
04 - For milder heat, omit jalapeño and cayenne pepper.

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