Vegetarian Beef Flautas
Transform your taco night into a vegetarian feast with these irresistible Vegetarian Beef Flautas, a crispy and flavorful twist on the classic Mexican appetizer. Made with savory vegetarian beef crumbles, aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, and a hint of tomato paste for depth, this dish packs all the bold flavors you'd expect without the meat. Each flauta is rolled tightly in soft flour tortillas, then fried to golden perfection for a delightful crunch. Perfect for serving alongside creamy sour cream, buttery avocado slices, and fresh cilantro, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or party platters. Whether you're catering to vegetarians or simply trying something new, these Vegetarian Beef Flautas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 oz) vegetarian beef crumbles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, diced bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup (for frying) vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 sliced avocado
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is softened.
Stir in the vegetarian beef crumbles, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomato paste to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
Warm the flour tortillas either in a microwave for 20 seconds or on a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute to make them pliable.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the vegetarian beef mixture along the center of each tortilla. Roll each up tightly into a long cylinder or cigar shape.
In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. (To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in; it should sizzle immediately.)
Carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry the flautas in batches, about 4 at a time, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Use tongs to transfer the fried flautas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the flautas hot, garnished with sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 281.8 g | 361% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.5 g | 302% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 137.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 4265 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 681 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1071 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
