Description
This homemade taquitos recipe features flavorful shredded jackfruit seasoned with aromatic spices, baked to golden perfection inside crispy tortillas. A delicious and fun appetizer or dinner option, these taquitos are filled with refried beans, cheese, and scallions, then topped with your favorite garnishes such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Assembly
- 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
- Salsa
- Sour cream or yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the jackfruit.
- Prepare the jackfruit mixture: On the baking sheet, combine the shredded jackfruit with olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the drained diced green chiles and toss everything together well to evenly coat the jackfruit with the spices.
- Bake the jackfruit: Spread the seasoned jackfruit mixture in a thin, even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until it turns lightly golden brown and fragrant. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Warm tortillas: Line the baking sheet with a clean piece of parchment paper and warm the tortillas in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until they become pliable and easy to roll.
- Assemble the taquitos: Lay each tortilla flat and spread a strip of refried beans near the left edge. Add a spoonful of the baked jackfruit mixture, then sprinkle with shredded jack cheese and chopped scallions. Avoid overfilling to ensure easy rolling. Roll the tortilla tightly into a thin taquito and place seam-side down on the baking sheet. Use toothpicks if needed to secure.
- Bake the taquitos: Generously spray the rolled taquitos with olive oil cooking spray for crispness. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the taquitos are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks if used, and top the taquitos with desired toppings such as guacamole, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt. Enjoy them as a fun and flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- This recipe makes a great appetizer or dinner option that’s easy and fun to prepare.
- To elevate the dish, serve with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt on the side.
- You can use either flour or a mix of flour and corn tortillas based on preference.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your desired spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2-3 taquitos
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
