What Is A Taquito? An Easy Recipe For Sweet Potato Taquitos - California Grown

What Is A Taquito? An Easy Recipe For Sweet Potato Taquitos - California Grown

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What is a taquito? This crispy treat is essentially a rolled tortilla, brimming with fillings, then fried to a crisp. Check out our version!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro + more for garnish
  • 3 limes (1 juiced, 1 halved, and 1 cut into wedges)
  • 2 small California sweet potatoes (about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1” cubes)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil + more for pan frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 1 California avocado
  • 12 white corn tortillas (warmed)
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 Fresno chili (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 1 cup Mediterranean-inspired Creamy Avocado Dip (recipe follows)

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