Vegetarian Chicken Flautas

Crispy, flavorful, and entirely meat-free, these Vegetarian Chicken Flautas are the perfect blend of texture and taste! Featuring seasoned vegetarian chicken strips sautéed with onions, red bell peppers, and aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, this recipe delivers bold, satisfying flavors without compromise. Wrapped in warm corn tortillas and fried to golden perfection, these flautas are irresistibly crunchy on the outside while bursting with a cheesy, savory filling on the inside. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone craving a plant-based twist on classic chicken flautas, this dish is quick to prepare and ideal for family dinners, game nights, or festive gatherings. Serve them with dollops of sour cream, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Vegetarian chicken strips
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 12 small Corn tortillas
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Shredded cheese
• 0.25 cup Cilantro
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion and red bell pepper finely. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add the vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetarian chicken is heated through and well coated with the spices.

Step 4

Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with paper towels.

Step 6

Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 7

Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto the lower third of each tortilla, then add some shredded cheese over the filling.

Step 8

Roll each tortilla tightly into a cylinder shape (flauta).

Step 9

In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the flautas seam-side down in the oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, around 3 to 4 minutes each.

Step 10

Transfer the cooked flautas to the prepared baking sheet in the oven to keep warm while frying the remaining ones.

Step 11

Serve the flautas topped with chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1482.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4132.4

Total Fat 326.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 137.2g
Cholesterol 178.6mg	0%
Sodium 3863.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.9g	0%
Total Sugars 29.3g
Protein 104.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1374.3mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 2144.2mg	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: 68.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 22.1%