Sweet Potato Taquitos
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This vegan sweet potato taquitos recipe is a quick and tasty recipe for Taquito Tuesday! They are vegan and baked instead of fried, for a healthy twist on one of our favorite fried foods. Crunchy and delish!
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It’s hard to resist the temptation of these delicious, oven-baked sweet potato taquitos. Not only are they easy to make and full of flavor, but they are also a nutritious meal that everyone will love.
This vegan taquito recipe requires only a few simple ingredients such as sweet potatoes, oil, garlic, onion, spices, and some tortillas. Serve the sweet potato taquitos with fresh salsa, guacamole, or a side of rice and beans. Try this Vegan Cashew Queso!
Sweet potato taquitos are a delicious and easy meal that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Our 3-year old wanted taquitos so I took a spin on the chicken and cheese that she used to eat, and traded them for sweet potatoes and black beans. She loved it and so will you and the whole family!
Ingredients You Need
Sweet Potato Taquitos Recipe
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet potato large
- 1 onion small/medium
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 12-18 corn tortillas, could also use flour tortillas
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Optional Toppings
- avocado sliced
- tomato diced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- jalapeño pickled or fresh – sliced into rings
- salsa
- green onion
- vegan sour cream
- guacamole
Instructions How to Make Vegan Taquitos
- Rinse sweet potato and pierce with a fork about 7 times. Cook in microwave for 7 minutes or until fork tender. Remove with a towel or oven mitt, slice it half and let it sit.
- While the sweet potatoes cook, chop your onion, tomato, cilantro, and green onion.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and set aside.
- Saute the chopped onion in oiled pan for about 3-5 min. Add cumin and chilli powder.
- When sweet potatoes are done, spoon out the inside into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the sauteed onions and rinsed black beans into the sweet potato mixture.
- Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cover the tortillas with a paper towel and heat in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Reheat them if needed so that when you are ready to fill them they are warm and soft. This will prevent the corn tortillas from tearing when you roll them.
- On a warmed tortilla, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture onto on one edge of the tortilla. If you picture 3 vertical lines separating your tortilla into 4 sections you want to add the mixture in a vertical line on the first quadrant.
- Roll the tortilla starting on the side with the mixture till you have your taquito, then place it in the skillet with the seam side down to prevent it from unrolling.
- Continue to roll taquitos and place them close together in the skillet.
- Check your taquitos as they cook and turn them to another side when they begin to brown. About 5-7 min each side depending on how hot your skillet is.
- Once done feel free to top them off with your favorite toppings like chopped tomato, green onion, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño and salsa.
Storing and Reheating Taquitos
Store cooked taquito leftovers in the refrigerator, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can reheat them in the air fryer in a fryer basket at 400°F for for 3–5 minutes, or until heated through. Lightly spritz the taquitos with oil or nonstick cooking spray before air frying for best results.
With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy these sweet and savory taquitos in no time. You could cook up a whole batch of these vegan sweet potato taquitos and eat them by themselves, or maybe as a side dish to tacos, or you could also have them as appetizers!
Regardless, You’ll love this flavorful and filling Vegan meal, I promise you won’t miss the meat. 🙂
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Sweet Potato Taquitos
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 sweet potato large
- 1 onion small/medium
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 12-18 corn tortillas
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Optional Toppings
- avocado sliced
- tomato diced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- jalapeño pickled or fresh - sliced into rings
- salsa
- green onion sliced
Instructions
- Rinse sweet potato and pierce with a fork about 7 times. Cook in microwave for 7 minutes. Remove with a towel or oven mitt, slice it half and let it sit.
- While the sweet potatos cook, chop your onion, tomato, cilantro, and green onion.
- Drain and rinse the black beans and set aside.
- Saute the chopped onion in oiled pan for about 3-5 min. Add cumin and chilli powder.
- When sweet potatoes are done, spoon out the inside into a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the sauteed onions and rinsed black beans into the sweet potato mixture.
- Heat some oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cover the tortillas with a paper towel and heat in the microwave for about 10 seconds. Reheat them if needed so that when you are ready to fill them they are warm and soft. This will prevent the corn tortillas from tearing when you roll them.
- On a warmed tortilla, spoon about 2 tablespoons of the sweet potato mixture onto on one edge of the tortilla. If you picture 3 vertical lines separating your tortilla into 4 sections you want to add the mixture in a vertical line on the first quadrant.
- Roll the tortilla starting on the side with the mixture till you have your taquito, then place it in the skillet with the seam side down to prevent it from unrolling.
- Continue to roll taquitos and place them close together in the skillet.
- Check your taquitos as they cook and turn them to another side when they begin to brown. About 5-7 min each side depending on how hot your skillet is.
- Once done feel free to top them off with your chopped tomato, green onion, avocado, cilantro, jalapeño and salsa.
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