Spiced Vegan Steak Taquitos

Name: Spiced Vegan Taquitos with Crunchy Tortilla and Velvety Sauces
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1-2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 10.5 oz (300 g) potato, chopped and peeled; 2.5 oz (70 g) carrot, chopped; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.2 oz (5 g) dark soy sauce; 1.7 oz (50 g) sun-dried tomato; 0.2 oz (5 g) lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; Leftover potato-carrot cooking water (for blending); 1 cup water or vegetable broth; 2 Juicy Marbles Thick Cut Filets, shredded; 1 tsp cumin powder; 0.5 tsp chipotle smoked powder; 0.5 tsp pasilla chili powder; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Black pepper to taste; 0.5 cup onion, chopped; 0.5 cup cauliflower, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp salt; 10 corn tortillas; 0.5 cup avocado; 1 cup plant-based sour cream or unsweetened yogurt; 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, chives, wild garlic); 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp spring onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, NACHO CHEESE, GUACA-CREAM

Taquitos are more than just food—they’re a full-on culinary performance. Crispy, stuffed with savory plant-based meat and roasted cauliflower, and paired with the perfect dipping sauces, these taquitos are here to entertain your taste buds. But let’s get real—what’s a taquito without something to dip?

We’re whipping up not just one, but two dreamy accompaniments: a creamy guacamole-infused “guaca-cream” and a plant-based nacho cheese that’s so indulgent, you’ll question everything you thought you knew about comfort food. Yes, nacho cheese can be vegan, delicious, and downright addictive.

These taquitos are ready to steal the show at your next taco night, game-day feast, or casual Tuesday dinner when you feel like treating yourself to something extraordinary. Let’s get rolling!

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Bringing It All Together

Perfectly Spiced Taquito Filling

Juicy Marbles meat is shredded and cooked with chipotle, cumin, and smoked paprika, then paired with roasted cauliflower for a filling that’s equal parts smoky and savory.

Pro Tip: Allow the filling to brown slightly at the bottom of the pan for added texture and flavor.

Nacho Sauce—Rich and Cheesy

A velvety blend of potatoes, carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, and bold spices creates a dairy-free nacho sauce you’ll want to drizzle on everything.

Upgrade It: Add a splash of hot sauce for an extra kick.

Creamy Guaca-Cream

This herby avocado cream adds a cooling contrast to the spicy taquitos.

Customization Idea: Add jalapeños or extra lime for a personalized zing.

Spiced Vegan Taquitos with Crunchy Tortilla and Velvety Sauces

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Cuisine

Mexican

Author:

Lucy Albert

Servings

1-2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Taquitos are top tier culinary entertainment. They are crispy, full of meat, and extremely “dippable.” For the dipping, we’re making a creamy guac and a plant-based nacho cheese. Feel free to use classical nacho, but I just can’t. Out of all the cheeses, nacho is the only one that makes me feel uneasy. The taste, the sheen, the color … I never understood what the hell is happening in my mouth. Now, you may be asking yourself … why even re-create it then, if you don’t like it? Well, I do it for the love of the game. And for the people who expect their taste buds to be entertained at a very high level. That’s why.

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Ingredients

Nacho Sauce

10.5 oz (300 g) potato, chopped and peeled
2.5 oz (70 g) carrot, chopped
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.2 oz (5 g) dark soy sauce
1.7 oz (50 g) sun-dried tomato
0.2 oz (5 g) lemon juice
1 tsp salt
Leftover potato-carrot cooking water (for blending)

Taquitos

1 cup water or vegetable broth
2 Juicy Marbles Thick Cut Filets, shredded
1 tsp cumin powder
0.5 tsp chipotle smoked powder
0.5 tsp pasilla chili powder
1 tbsp soy sauce
Black pepper to taste
0.5 cup onion, chopped
0.5 cup cauliflower, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
10 corn tortillas

Guaca-Cream

0.5 cup avocado
1 cup plant-based sour cream or unsweetened yogurt
1 cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, chives, wild garlic)
2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp spring onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

Prepare the Taquito Filling

Heat a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Juicy Marbles meat, garlic, spices, and broth. Simmer until the liquid evaporates.
Add cauliflower and sauté for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let the mixture brown slightly for added flavor.

Make the Nacho Sauce

Boil the potatoes and carrots until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Reserve the cooking water.
Blend all nacho sauce ingredients, adding small amounts of cooking water until a creamy consistency is achieved.

Whip Up the Guaca-Cream

Blend all guaca-cream ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Adjust salt and lime to taste.

Assemble the Taquitos

Place filling in the center of each tortilla, roll tightly, and secure with a toothpick.

Cook the Taquitos

For pan-fried taquitos: Heat 0.25-0.5 inches (1-2 cm) of oil in a large pan. Fry taquitos until golden and crispy on all sides.
For oven-baked taquitos: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly brush taquitos with oil and bake for 10-15 minutes, until crispy.

The Ultimate Dipping Extravaganza

These Spiced Vegan Taquitos with Crunchy Tortilla and Velvety Sauces are your ticket to flavor heaven. Pair the crispy taquitos with your homemade guaca-cream and nacho sauce for a dip-tastic feast that’s as fun to eat as it is delicious.

Share your creation with us on social media by tagging @juicymarbles—we can’t wait to see your masterpiece! Enjoy every bite!