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Crispy Taquitos

Crispy Taquitos

160 Ratings
160 Ratings
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plate of Crispy Taquitos
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Fresh pico de gallo, cooked chicken, veggies, and cheese combine to make these tasty taquitos that are baked, not fried, for a healthy meal or snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 servings Pico de Gallo
  • 1/2 cup chicken (cooked, finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup corn (no salt added, canned or frozen, thawed)
  • 1/4 cup green onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper (green, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded, reduced fat, or Monterey jack or queso fresco)
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Heat oven to 425 °F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Pico de Gallo, chicken, corn, green onion, bell pepper, and cheese.
  3. Soften tortillas on the stovetop or in the microwave oven, and spoon a heaping tablespoon of filling onto the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly and secure each with a toothpick.
  4. Place rolled tortillas seam side down on a baking sheet and brush each lightly with oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
  5. Place 3 taquitos on each plate and serve with remaining Pico de Gallo.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

California Champions for Change Lunch Recipes
California Department of Public Health
Network for a Healthy California

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3 taquitos
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 273
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 19 mg
Sodium 282 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 139 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 447 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 273
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1 mg
Cholesterol 19 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 139 mg
Potassium 447 mg
Sodium 282 mg
Copper 192 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 75 mg
Phosphorus 373 mg
Selenium 12 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 39 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 30 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 23 mcg
Folate 32 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 36 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Grains 3 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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We make this recipe frequently and really like it. My son doesn't like tomatoes, so I make a portion for him with just chicken and cheese. Makes a great meal with rice on the side.
10/16/12
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