makes 8-10 servings   

Author: Michaela Vais

• 2 medium-large potatoes peeled and chopped       
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• 1 medium carrot grated or finely diced                   
• 1/2 medium-large onion chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup peas frozen 
• 1 tsp curry powder                                                  
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin                                               
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3/4-1 tsp sea salt or less/more to taste                    
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Red pepper flakes to taste                                       
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth                                           
• 5 oz cheese of choice
• Taco seasoning to sprinkle on top of taquitos (optional)
• 8-10 tortillas 

Directions:

Peel and chop the potatoes and cook in a pot with boiling water and salt until fork tender which takes about 12-15 minutes. Drain the water and mash the potatoes with a potato masher. You can add a splash of milk for a creamier result. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan/skillet over medium-high heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, then add the grated carrot, minced garlic, all spices and sauté for a further minute.

Pour in the vegetable broth, add peas (thawed), put the lid on and cook for a few minutes until the carrot is softened. Turn off heat and add the mashed potatoes and cheese. Use a fork or a potato masher to combine everything.

Taste the veggie mixture and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/black pepper/spices to taste. If you want it spicier, add more red pepper flakes to taste.

Preheat oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place about 2-3 tbsp of the filling onto each tortilla and roll them up tightly. Place every tortilla seam-side down on the baking sheet, next to each other.

Brush with a little vegetable oil (to make them even more crispy) and sprinkle some taco seasoning on top.   Bake in the oven for about 17-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Broil for a few minutes (optional).   Serve with salsa, sour cream, vegan queso or guacamole.