Butternut Squash Taquitos
- 1 butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1Tbs shallot minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1c cotija cheese (queso anejado)
- 16 corn tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1. Heat oven to 350,Rub 1TBS oil inside squash halve place rosemary sprig in each cavity, place squash skin side down and roast until tender (30min)
- 2. Remove skin from squash and pulse in food processor
- 3.heat 1tbs in oil over medium hi heat add shallot and garlic cook for 2 minutes
- stir in squash and cheese
- 4 Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soften. Spread 2 tablespoons of squash mixture down the middle of each tortilla and wrap tightly. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to fry, up to two hours.
- 5. About 20 minutes before serving, heat two inches of oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat. When hot, fry taquitos in batches until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Let drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve hot with avocado puree.
butternut squash, rosemary, shallot, garlic, cotija cheese, corn tortillas, salt, vegetable oil
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/butternut-squash-taquitos-1246878 (may not work)