Cesar Asbedo is LIVE on this episode of #LunchBreakLIVE with his mother, Celia Asebedo, cooking up some awesome sweet potato and tofu taquitos with cheezy sauce! They had me at CHEEZY SAUCE! Yum!
Celia is a former educator and is also an amazing vegan chef and Cesar has learned so many skills from her! They love spreading knowledge and empowering the vegan animal rights community with their activism. Celia and Cesar also love sharing recipes and encouraging others to learn how to eat a plant-based diet without sacrificing any flavor. Their traditions have not been lost, they have just gained more love and compassion. They have removed all the death from their recipes and added life to dishes like tamales, tacos, cookies, and the rest of their family recipes, which have been passed down through generations.
Along Cesar’s journey, he has cooked a vegan meal for over 100 people in his community and hosted several vegan events. He has helped create events and marches to raise awareness about cruelty to animals and the need for the masses to transition to veganism. He is an organizer for Animal Alliance Network, which is part of the global Animal Save movement.
Celia loves to represent the Vegan Flag, show people how to prepare vegan food, participate in animal rights activism, and spread veganism wherever she can. Together as a mom and son team, they will always speak up for all animals!
Vegan Sweet Potato + Tofu Taquitos
Ingredients
- Corn Tortillas - whatever number of taquitos you want to make
- Extra Firm Tofu - cut in long rectangles
- Sweet Potatoes - 3-4 steamed and smashed
- Vegan Shredded or Sliced Cheese of your choice
- Seasonings to your taste garlic salt, pepper, red chile flakes
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil or other vegetable oil - or none at all
Instructions
- Put tofu in a bowl and add seasoning and about 1 T olive oil. Mix to cover tofu. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Cover baking rack with parchment paper and place tofu on rack. Warm up tortillas in microwave, griddle, or open flame to soften. Brush or spread olive oil lightly (if not using oil skip). Place flat and arrange tofu to cover the length across the bottom 1/3 of tortilla, spoon sweet potatoes to cover tofu. Sprinkle some cheese.
- over ingredients. Roll tortilla and place on rack with open side down (if it doesn't close easily, you can put a toothpick in it to hold). Put in air fryer (or oven) at 400 degrees. Check for crispiness at 10 minutes. Bake until crispy.
Cheesy Sauce For Taquitos
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Raw Cashews soaked
- 2-3 cut and boiled Potatoes save liquid
- 2-3 cut and boiled Carrots
- Other boiled veggies such as a piece of onion or bell pepper, for extra flavor
- 1/2 Cup Nutritional Yeast
- Seasonings to your taste garlic salt, pepper, red chile flakes
- Liquid from boiled vegetables
- Fresh Chile Pepper - cut a piece and if you like heat do not remove seeds/veins
- Turmeric if you want sauce to be more yellow, just add 1/2 Teaspoon or as you like
Instructions
- Put all solid ingredients in your blender of choice. Add about 1/4 Cup saved liquid and blend.
- If too thick, gradually add more liquid until you get a creamy sauce. I always save a few cashews or veggies in case it gets too watery. You can adjust seasonings, or add more chile to make it just right for your taste.
- SERVE CHEEZY SAUCE OVER TAQUITOS OR JUST DIP THEM AS YOU EAT. ENJOY!
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