Description
These Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos with a flavorful Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish perfect for any occasion. The creamy pumpkin filling wrapped in crispy tortillas, served with a zesty crema, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Cheesy Pumpkin Taquitos:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
- 8–10 small corn tortillas
- Oil for brushing or frying
Roasted Jalapeño Pepita Crema:
- 1 roasted jalapeño, seeds removed
- ¼ cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ½ cup vegan or regular sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Sauté onion and garlic, then add pumpkin purée, spices, salt, and pepper. Mix in cheese and let cool.
- Assemble Taquitos: Fill tortillas with the pumpkin-cheese mixture, roll tightly, and bake until crispy.
- Make the Crema: Blend roasted jalapeño, pepitas, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, water, and salt until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy the taquitos hot with the jalapeño pepita crema on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- To roast the jalapeño, char it under a broiler or flame, then peel and deseed.
- Substitute cheddar for a sharper flavor or use plant-based cheese and sour cream for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos with crema
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
