Spicy Pecan Vegetarian Taquitos

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Wutta Nut! Memphis BBQ pecan halves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil and more to brush tortillas
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar
  • 20 small corn tortillas
  • Salsa sour cream, or other condiments of choice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Add the cooked rice and sauté until brown at edges, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped Wutta Nut! Memphis BBQ pecan pieces, chili powder, and cumin and toast until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and stir until well combined and warmed through.
  • Warm tortillas in the oven until pliable, about 30 seconds.
  • Add a thin line of pecan mixture down one side of the tortilla, followed by a sprinkle of cheese.
  • Roll tightly and place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Brush with olive or avocado oil to lightly coat the side facing up and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden at edges. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or condiments of choice.
Keyword Memphis BBQ, vegetarian, We're Kickin' It

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