SPANAKOPITA TAQUITOS WITH GOAT CHEESE TOMATO DIPPING SAUCE #RAGU

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Ragú® Recipe Contest Entry. Ever so popular spanakopita filling is transformed in taquitos to make a light meal or appetizers.

Provided by mariajoehema

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups chopped cauliflower
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, divided
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
12 corn tortillas
1 (24 ounce) jar Ragú® Pasta Sauce, traditional sauce
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • To make filling,.
  • 1. Add spinach into a large microwavable bowl along with 1/4 cup water. Microwave on high for 3 minutes until wilted.
  • 2. Cool completely, transfer to a clean kitchen towel, wrap and squeeze well to get all the moisture out. Set aside.
  • 3. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in medium non-stick skillet until shimmering.
  • 4. Saute onion, garlic and cauliflower over medium heat for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked.
  • 5. Add cayenne pepper powder, coriander powder and salt , stir for 1 minute.
  • 6. Add spinach and saute for 2 minutes.
  • 7. Transfer to a medium bowl, mix in 4 eggs and bread crumbs.
  • To make taquitos.
  • 1. Stack tortillas , wrap in a clean damp dish towel. Microwave until warm , about 1 minute.
  • 2. Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl .
  • 3. Working with one tortilla at a time, spread 3 tablespoons of filling over half of a tortilla and brush egg wash over the remaining half. Roll tightly starting from the filling side.
  • 4. Place seam side down on a plate, cover with a another damp towel.
  • 5. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • 6. Heat 2 cups oil in a medium skillet to 350 degrees over medium heat.
  • 7. Place 6 tortillas , seam side down, fry until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes, turning often).
  • 8. Drain on paper towels, repeat with remaining taquitos.
  • To make dipping sauce,.
  • 1. Transfer RAGU SAUCE and goat cheese into a medium sauce pan.
  • 2. Heat over low flame , stirring often until cheese is melted.
  • Serve taquitos with dipping sauce.
  • makes 4 servings as light meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 301.4, Sodium 1040, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 25.2

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