
Crispy Taquitos
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.
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Crispy Taquitos
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.
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup canned corn, no salt added
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 12 corn tortillas
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Heat oven to 425 °F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Pico de Gallo, chicken, corn, green onion, bell pepper, and cheese.
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.
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.
Place 3 taquitos on each plate and serve with remaining Pico de Gallo.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 3 taquitos
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 | 448 mg |
Sodium | 281 mg |
Copper | 192 mcg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Magnesium | 75 mg |
Phosphorus | 373 mg |
Selenium | 12 mcg |
Zinc | 2 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 39 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin C | 29 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 | 3 mg |
Choline | 36 mg |
Source:
- California Champions for Change Lunch Recipes
- California Department of Public Health
- Network for a Healthy California