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Homemade Jackfruit Taquitos Recipe

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This homemade taquitos recipe features flavorful baked jackfruit rolled in tortillas and baked until crispy. Perfect as a fun appetizer or a satisfying dinner, these taquitos are delicious served with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt. The recipe combines aromatic spices with tender jackfruit and melty cheese for a plant-friendly twist on a classic Mexican favorite.

Ingredients

Jackfruit Mixture

  • 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

Taquitos Assembly

  • 12 to 14 flour or flour+corn tortillas (see note)
  • ¾ cup refried beans
  • ½ cup jack cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • Extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray

Toppings

  • Guacamole
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Cilantro
  • Serrano peppers

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare jackfruit: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss the shredded jackfruit with olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add the drained diced green chiles and mix to combine evenly. Spread the jackfruit mixture in a thin, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  2. Bake jackfruit: Bake the jackfruit mixture for 15 to 18 minutes, or until it is lightly golden brown, stirring or spreading it out as needed to ensure even cooking. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. Warm tortillas and assemble taquitos: Replace the parchment paper on the baking sheet with a fresh one. Warm the tortillas in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until pliable. Lay one 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. Be careful not to overstuff the tortilla.
  4. Roll and place taquitos: Roll the tortilla tightly into a thin taquito shape, securing if needed with toothpicks. Place the assembled taquitos seam side down on the baking sheet evenly spaced.
  5. Bake taquitos: Generously spray the taquitos with olive oil cooking spray to help achieve crispiness. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until taquitos are golden brown and crispy around the edges.
  6. Add toppings and serve: Remove the taquitos from the oven. Serve immediately topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, and sliced serrano peppers for garnish and extra flavor.

Notes

  • You can use either all flour tortillas or a mix of flour and corn tortillas based on preference. Warming them makes rolling easier.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat level or omit if sensitive to spice.
  • Substitute jack cheese with a vegan cheese alternative if preferred for a plant-based version.
  • To secure tightly rolled taquitos, toothpicks can be used during baking but remember to remove before serving.
  • Serve with sour cream or yogurt as an additional cooling topping option.

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