Sweet Potato Baked Taquitos

Quarantine cooking is well under way at our home. As much as I am missing my favorite sit-downs in Albuquerque, it's been so much fun getting back in the kitchen and cooking for my family. Being in the kitchen is something that nourishes me, and nourishment is all we can seek right now. 

I encourage you during this time to explore and experiment. Food brings people together. The kitchen and dining table are where some of the best family memories are made. Take time to be with these moments. They won't be here forever. 

I hope you enjoy these taquitos as much as my family did. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 2 sweet potatoes (medium size)
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
• Trader Joe's Everything but the Eloté Seasoning
• Ground cumin powder
  
• Cracked Black Pepper 
• Salt to taste
• Chipotle Seasoning
• Your favorite flour tortillas
• Ghee

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Take a baking tray, and cover the bottom with oil. 
   
3. Steam the sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker or boil them in some water. 
4. In the meantime, warm the oil in a large pan. Add in cumin seeds. Wait until the seeds start crackling a little.
5. Add in onions, and sauté. You want them to be almost translucent. 
6. You will add the sweet potatoes first with the onion. Mash them well so that they get incorporated with the onion. 
7. Next, add in the rest of the vegetables, and cook well. 
8. Once the veggies are cooked, add in all of the seasonings. Flavor is up to you! Have fun with this part. Add as little or as much as you would like. Make sure you can taste the natural flavors of the vegetables still. 
   
9. To fill the enchiladas is pretty easy. You will lay the tortilla flat, and place the stuffing right in the middle of the tortilla. 
   
10. Roll the tortilla like you would a normal burrito, and place it in the tray. 
11. Once your tray is full, you will literally douse all of the rolls with ghee. Be liberal. I promise, here, the more the better! :) Sprinkle a little seasoning on top for a little extra 
    
12. Bake in the oven for 13-17 minutes. Your tortillas will turn a nice golden brown color on the outside, making them nice and crispy. 
    
13. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces--guac, salsa, aioli, sour cream--whatever you and your family enjoy! 
    

May your home be filled with aromas of love and nourishment, 
Nishita