Grilled Peri Peri Taquitos

Vegan BBQ with a ZING! These Peri Peri Grilled Chicken Style Taquitos pack a punch and are a great addition to your next BBQ party. 

Vegan Peri-Peri Taquitos Recipe

Throughout the years I've tried my fair share of vegan BBQ options and one thing I can say for sure: homemade is always the best option! I've loved creating these Vegan Peri Peri Grilled Chicken Style Taquitos at home from scratch (yes, even the tortillas!) and they have been divine dipped into delicious dips and also great on their own straight from the grill (when the cheese is still wonderfully melty and gooey!). 

To celebrate the BBQ season, I've teamed up with the wonderful team at Quorn for this tasty vegan BBQ recipe - and also to bring you some easy tips and tricks to take your next BBQ party to the next level! In a nutshell, here are a few things to level up your (vegan) BBQ game:

• assemble a salad bar for your guests to serve each tastebud
• serve some out-of-the-box BBQ recipes (such as this one!) 
• create some exciting non-alcoholic drinks to go along with your barbecue
• make dessert on the BBQ too! 

To find out more about giving your vegan barbecue that special something, head over to the Quorn website and read my full article on '4 tips to take your vegan BBQ to the next level'. 

What's in this Vegan Taquitos Recipe 

Ingredients

For this recipe I've made my own homemade tortillas from scratch using wheat flour - but if you're in a rush, or simply want a little more convenience, feel free to replace the homemade option with store-bought tortilla wraps (plain or wholemeal, both are fine!). For a gluten-free option, I recommend using store-bought gluten-free wraps, luckily there's a whole bunch of options available nowadays!

Tortilla

For the tortilla wraps you'll need: 

• all-purpose flour: also called 'plain flour' in the UK, any regular flour should do
• baking powder
• fine salt: regular table salt works fine! 
• olive oil: best use olive oil that can handle a bit of heat, not an extra virgin olive oil(which has a lower smoke point!)
• lukewarm water: for the tortilla dough to come together quickly, the water needs to be lukewarm (aka 45-50 degrees roughly)

Filling

To fill the taquitos I've used the Peri-Peri Strips from Quorn as they're a great option to add some delicious protein and also a wonderful zing into the taquitos! I personally bought these at Tesco, but they are available from a number of places. Have a look at the Quorn website for some more information on stockists. 

For the taquito filling you'll need:

• Quorn Makes Amazing Peri-Peri Strips
• Vegan cheddar style cheese: I've personally used the cheddar style cheese slices from Morrisons, but any lightly flavoured and meltable vegan cheese will do. 
• BBQ sauce: use mild or spicy depending on your personal preference.
• sweetcorn: I've used tinned sweetcorn for this recipe. Simply drain, then measure out your sweetcorn. You don't have to be exact with weighing the sweetcorn, but I recommend using 1-2 teaspoon in each taquito depending on how big your tortillas are. 

Glaze

When placing the taquitos onto the BBQ, I like to brush them with a simple glaze, which not only prevents them from getting dry or sticking to your grill but also gives them a wonderfully caramelized glaze on the outside. Simply divine! 

For the simple barbecue glaze you'll need:

• olive oil: same as with the tortilla ingredients use olive oil that can stand a bit of heat (the packaging should include information on its smoke point!). Don't use extra virgin olive oil as it doesn't handle the heat of the BBQ that well. 
• maple syrup: swap for coconut or date syrup - agave is great too!
• soya sauce: for the gluten-free option, swap for tamari soya sauce or coconut aminos (both delicious options)! 
• smoked paprika powder: I like to add this to my glaze for a little bit of c0lour and also a tasty smokiness which works so well with the BBQ flavours in this recipe!

How to make edible glue from flour

To ensure the taquitos don't open up on the BBQ I like to 'glue' them shut with a little simple flour glue - don't worry, this is totally edible 😉 

For the taquito 'glue' you'll simply need:

• flour 
• water

And that's it! 

Equipment

• mixing bowl & skillet (if you're making the tortillas from scratch, like me)
• small bowls to mix the flour glue and glaze
• a brush
• a BBQ, though you can also make these taquitos in a skillet (read more on this in the FAQ section below!)

How to make vegan taquitos

These vegan taquitos are easily made in just a few simple steps! For my grilled taquitos, I've made my flour tortillas from scratch using all-purpose flour, but for convenience, you can also use store-bought tortilla wraps - just ensure they are soft and don't rip that easily when you roll them up.

Step 1: Make the tortilla wraps

Making the tortilla wraps is the first step for this recipe and I've included a super simple and also quick recipe to make flour tortillas from scratch at home. To do so, we're combining the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder and salt - in a bowl, then stir in the wet ingredients - olive oil and lukewarm water. Please see my detailed notes on the ingredients above as it's important to use an olive oil intended for cooking and high heat and also the temperature of the water is important to give these quick tortillas a soft and smooth texture. Once combined into a dough, let's knead the ball on a lightly floured surface for about 2 minutes until you get a dense and smooth dough ball. Set it aside to rest for 15 minutes and use the time to assemble your ingredients for the filling. 

Heat a skillet on medium heat, then divide the smooth dough ball into 8 equal pieces. Roll each of them into a ball, then use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a thin round tortilla of roughly 1mm thickness. You will want to roll it as thin as you basically can without ripping it as it will slightly expand during the cooking and you will want it to be flexible enough to roll it into the taquito. 

Place each tortilla into the hot skillet and cook on each side for about 30-60 seconds. You will see when it's time to flip the tortilla, as it will start showing small bubbles and it will slide on the skillet instead of sticking to the bottom. This happens pretty quickly - the thinner, the quicker - so ensure to stay close by so you don't burn them. For these taquitos, we don't want the tortillas to get any golden colour during this stage, as this will make them too crispy to roll them later on. What we're looking for instead is basically a pale tortilla. 

Repeat until all your tortillas are ready. 

Step 2: Fill the taquitos

In the next stage, we're filling the taquitos! I like to add vegan cheese as it adds a delicious meltiness to the taquito (next level!). Start with the cheese and cut each cheese slice in half, then place the halves in a line into the bottom half of each tortilla. Top the cheese with a line of the Quorn Makes Amazing Peri-Peri Strips then add a drizzle of BBQ sauce on top and 1-2 teaspoon of sweetcorn for each taquito. 

Gently roll up the taquito and repeat with the rest of the tortilla wraps. 

Step 3: Close the tortillas

To prevent them from opening up during the grilling time, I like to 'glue' mine shut with a little flour glue made by mixing flour and water into a thick, sticky paste. Brush roughly ½ teaspoon of the sticky flour glue onto the end of each tortilla to stick it together and prevent your filling from falling out on the BBQ. Let them rest face down on a plate whilst you fire up the barbecue. 

Step 4: Grill the taquitos

Once the grill is ready, whip up the quick glaze for the taquitos in a small bowl and brush all taquitos with the glaze, then transfer them to the grill and cook them for 5-6 minutes on each side, turning them regularly to prevent burning them. Your taquitos are ready once they are golden and lightly caramelized all around.

Step 5: Serve

Best serve the taquitos straight from the grill when the cheese is still wonderfully melty. Cut each taquito in half and dip it into your favourite dips, such as vegan guacamole - simply divine!

Frequently Asked Questions - Peri-Peri Taquitos (FAQ)

Can I make these taquitos gluten-free?

Yes, you can make these delicious taquitos gluten-free by using a store-bought gluten-free tortilla brand. Personally, I don't have any experience with making gluten-free tortilla wraps from scratch and I wouldn't replace the flour in this recipe with a gluten-free flour blend as its properties are simply different and the results may vary. Of course, if you know a great homemade gluten-free tortilla wrap recipe, then feel free to use those tortillas for this recipe. 

Make sure to swap out the soya sauce in the glaze for a gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. 

Can I use an electric grill?

Yes absolutely! I love cooking over charcoal for an extra bit of smoky flavour, but you can definitely use an electric grill as well if you prefer. Depending on the heat, the cooking time may slightly vary, so flip them regularly and you're down once they're golden all around. 

Can I make these Peri Peri Taquitos without a BBQ?

Totally! I love the smokiness from the barbecue, but if you want to make this recipe and don't have access to a BBQ, you can easily pan fry these in a skillet. For best results add a little olive or vegetable oil to the skillet before placing the taquitos inside and flip them regularly over low/medium heat until golden all around.

These vegan Peri Peri Chicken Style Taquitos are:

• 100% vegan
• more-ish
• easy to make on the BBQ or in a skillet
• full of smoky flavours
• zingy with a spicy kick
• delicious dipped into your favourite BBQ sauces!
• super simple to make from scratch
• ready in 30 minutes or less

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Peri Peri Grilled Chicken Style Taquitos

Romy

Deliciously cheesy vegan peri peri grilled chicken style taquitos created with Quorn Makes Amazing Peri Peri Strips - easy to make from scratch or with ready-made tortilla wraps. Great for both barbecue and skillet and delicious dipped into your favourite sauces!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course BBQ

Cuisine British

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  

For the homemade tortilla wraps:

• 220 g all-purpose flour plain
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon fine salt
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 125 ml lukewarm water

For the taquito filling:

• 1 pack Quorn Makes Amazing Peri Peri Strips
• 8 slices of vegan cheeze cheddar style
• 3-4 tablespoon BBQ sauce
• 60 g tinned sweetcorn drained

For the glaze:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce or tamari, if you're gluten-free
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder

For the taquito 'glue':

• 2 tablespoon flour
• 1-2 tablespoon water

Instructions

 

• Start by creating the tortilla wraps. If you're using store-bought ones instead of making your own, then skip ahead to step 3.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt, then stir in the olive oil and lukewarm water with a wooden spoon. Knead the dough ball on a lightly floured surface for 2 minutes or until smooth, then set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Divide the dough ball into 8 equal pieces and use a rolling pin to roll them into thin round tortillas of about 1mm thickness (basically as thin as you can!). Heat a large skillet over medium heat and heat each tortilla on each side for about 30 to 60 seconds. You will see when they need flipping as soon as little bubbles appear!
• Start filling your taquitos: Cut a vegan cheese slice in half and place both halves in a line onto the bottom half of the tortilla, place a line of Quorn Makes Amazing Peri Peri Strips on top, then add 1-2 teaspoon of sweetcorn and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Repeat until all tortillas are used up.
• In a small jug, combine the flour and water into a thick and sticky paste. Roll up each taquito as tightly as you can without ripping the tortilla, then brush about ½ teaspoon of the glue onto the end of the tortilla to 'glue' them shut. Place them face down whilst you're heating the BBQ.
• Once your BBQ is ready, combine the olive oil, soya sauce, maple syrup and smoked paprika to create a glaze and brush each taquito with the glaze, then grill on the BBQ for 5-6 minutes on each side.
• Serve the grilled peri peri taquitos alongside your favourite dips (how about this spicy butterbean dip for an extra kick?) and get dipping!

Notes

Instead of making your own tortilla wraps, you can also use store-bought tortillas.

Keyword grilled peri peri chicken vegan, vegan barbecue, vegan bbq, vegan chicken, vegan taquitos

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