Rolled Mushroom Taquitos with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa

Name: Rolled Mushroom Taquitos with Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Salsa
Yield: serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 5 ounces button mushrooms, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas; Vegetable oil, for panfrying; Roasted Tomatillo–Cilantro Salsa (page 167)

December 20, 2011

Taquitos, also known as flautas where I grew up, are corn tortillas that are stuffed, rolled, and fried. Shredded chicken or beef is the traditional filling, but here I use mushrooms and pair them with a tart tomatillo salsa for a great vegetarian dish.

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