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Chicken & Lentil Taquitos

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 10

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil

    ½ cup (125 mL) onion, minced

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) minced garlic

    ½ lb (225 g) chicken, cooked, shredded

    2 Tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce

    ½ lb (225 g) split red lentils, cooked, pureed

    canola oil, for frying

    20 corn tortillas, 6 inch size

    Optional Toppings:

    sour cream

    guacamole

    salsa


Directions

  1. In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, add oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until they are translucent and aromatic.
  2. Add chicken, Worcestershire, and pureed lentils. Stir and cook for approximately 2 minutes until everything is heated and well incorporated. Reserve and allow mix to cool.
  3. In a fryer, bring vegetable oil up to 350°F (XX°C). Soften tortillas in a little of the warm fry oil so they do not break apart. Spoon 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of the lentil and chicken mixture and place to one end of the softened tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla into small cigar shape tubes.
  4. Skewer the rolled tortillas with toothpicks to keep closed and fry in hot oil for 1-2 minutes. Be sure to roll the taquitos in the oil to fry all sides evenly.
  5. Allow to drain on a wire rack or paper towel prior to service.

NOTE>
Cooked and shredded pork can also be used in place of chicken.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 taquito
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 250
  • Total Fat 11 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 20 mg
  • Carbohydrates 28 g
  • Dietary Fibre 2 g
  • Sugar 1 g
  • Protein 11 g
  • Sodium 60 mg
  • Potassium 160 mg
  • Folate 44 mcg