Crispy Baked Vegan Taquitos (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Taquito Filling

01 - 1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 block (16 oz) extra firm tofu
03 - ½ cup walnuts
04 - ½ medium white onion
05 - 3 medium garlic cloves
06 - 1 medium jalapeño
07 - 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
08 - 2 teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
09 - 1 tablespoon amino acids or soy sauce
10 - 2 teaspoons cumin
11 - 1 teaspoon coriander
12 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
14 - Avocado oil for drizzling

→ Avocado Crema

15 - 1 medium ripe avocado
16 - 3 tablespoons vegan yogurt
17 - 1 medium lime, juiced
18 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
19 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt

→ Assembly

20 - 16 medium corn tortillas
21 - Avocado oil spray

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line sheet pan with parchment. Drain and rinse pinto beans thoroughly.
02 - Press water from tofu and crumble. Combine with beans, chopped walnuts, onions, minced jalapeño and garlic, seasonings, and oil on sheet pan. Bake 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden.
03 - Heat tortillas over flame or in 450°F oven until slightly puffy. Spray one side with avocado oil and keep warm in foil.
04 - Place 3-4 tablespoons filling on each tortilla, roll tightly, and place seam-side down on parchment-lined pan.
05 - Bake at 450°F for 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy.
06 - Mash avocado until smooth, combine with vegan yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.

# Notes:

01 - Extra filling can be used for tacos or bowls
02 - Tight rolling is key for best results
03 - Don't overfill taquitos to prevent mess