Keto Taquitos
Taquitos are typically prepared by tightly rolling various fillings in a corn tortilla and then deep frying them. They are incredibly delicious. However, they are not suitable for a keto diet. To address this, we found a creative solution by replacing the tortilla with cheese!Although they may appear challenging, making these taquitos is surprisingly simple. Just ensure that you roll them while the cheese is still warm, approximately 2 to 4 minutes after removing them from the oven. If you want to enhance the flavor of these amazing taquitos, consider preparing a homemade enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 c. shredded chicken
- 2/3 c. red enchilada sauce
- 4 tbsp. freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
- Kosher salt
- 2 c. shredded cheddar
- 2 c. shredded Monterey jack
- Sour cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook until slightly soft, 3 minutes. Add garlic and spices and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add chicken and enchilada sauce, then bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in cilantro, season with salt, and remove from heat.
- Make taquito shells: In a medium bowl, mix together cheeses. Divide mixture into twelve 3 ½" piles on prepared baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melty and slightly golden around the edges, about 10 minutes. Let cool 2 to 4 minutes, then peel shells off parchment. Add a small pile of chicken to each and roll tightly. Repeat until all taquitos are made.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream, for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 374mgPotassium: 96mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 277mgIron: 1mg
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