Vegetarian Beef Flautas

Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, these Vegetarian Beef Flautas are a plant-based twist on a classic Mexican favorite that's perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Made with hearty vegetarian beef crumbles, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers all the savory satisfaction of traditional beef flautas—without the meat! The seasoned filling is wrapped in small flour tortillas, fried to perfection for a crunchy bite, then served with creamy sour cream, buttery avocado slices, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Quick to prepare in under an hour and ideal for sharing, these vegetarian flautas are a must-try for anyone looking to spice up their meatless meal repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 package (12 oz) vegetarian beef crumbles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup (for frying) vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 sliced avocado
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is softened.

Step 3

Stir in the vegetarian beef crumbles, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.

Step 5

Warm the flour tortillas either in a microwave for 20 seconds or on a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute to make them pliable.

Step 6

Place about 2 tablespoons of the vegetarian beef mixture along the center of each tortilla. Roll each up tightly into a long cylinder or cigar shape.

Step 7

In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. (To test, drop a small piece of tortilla in; it should sizzle immediately.)

Step 8

Carefully place the rolled flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry the flautas in batches, about 4 at a time, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Use tongs to transfer the fried flautas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the flautas hot, garnished with sour cream, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(976.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3166.7

Total Fat 281.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.4g
Cholesterol 57.5mg	0%
Sodium 4264.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 167.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.2g
Protein 35.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 680.9mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1070.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.8%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 20.0%