Crispy Vegetarian Taquitos

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Crispy Vegetarian Taquitos.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious taquito adventure, grab a frying pan and warm up 1/4 cup of sunflower oil over medium-high heat.

2. Step 2

   Once the oil is shimmering, toss in your finely chopped mushrooms, yellow squash, carrot, and, if you like, a crumbled vegetarian burger patty for added flavor.

3. Step 3

   Stir occasionally as you cook these vibrant veggies until they become soft and tender, which should take about 7 to 10 minutes.

4. Step 4

   When they’re just right, sprinkle in some taco seasoning and give everything a good mix.

5. Step 5

   Once combined, remove the pan from the heat and let the filling cool down a bit.

6. Step 6

   Now, let’s prepare the tortillas! In another frying pan, pour in about an inch of sunflower oil and heat it over medium heat.

7. Step 7

   Using tongs, carefully dip each corn tortilla into the hot oil for about 3 seconds, then flip it over and cook for another 3 seconds.

8. Step 8

   This quick fry will make them pliable and ready for rolling.

9. Step 9

   Once done, place the tortillas on paper towels to drain and cool.

10. Step 10

    Repeat this for all your tortillas, and enjoy the delightful sizzle! Once your filling has cooled, stir in some shredded Cheddar cheese for that melty goodness.

11. Step 11

    Take about 1 ½ tablespoons of the filling and place it right down the center of each tortilla.

12. Step 12

    Roll them up tightly, making sure to keep all that tasty goodness inside, and continue this process until you’ve filled all your tortillas.

13. Step 13

    Now it’s time for the grand frying! Carefully place as many taquitos as will fit seam-side down into the hot oil.

14. Step 14

    Fry them until the bottoms turn a beautiful golden brown, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.

15. Step 15

    Gently flip the taquitos and let the other side cook until it’s equally golden, another 3 to 4 minutes.

16. Step 16

    Once they’re perfectly crispy, remove them from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.

17. Step 17

    Repeat this with the remaining taquitos, and soon you’ll have a platter full of crispy, cheesy delights ready to be enjoyed!.