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Originally Posted by fireshifter

I've never had flautas before. I am vegan so I'd avoid the meat/eggs/cheese, but there are substitutes. I'll have to look it up and see. That sounds good!

Jen D.

I make the above recipes meatless for me and with meat for dh. I thought I would mention both ways for better visualization.
I cant believe you've never had flautas!
Just get some corn tortillas (i make my own with maseca and water), mash up some boiled potatos and salt. then take the tortillas and fry them for a bit in oil (i use olive or grapeseed oil) just till they are pliable. Then put some potato along one end of the tortilla and roll it up. Then put it back in the oil till crispy and browned.
I like the veggie american cheese on mine. Then I top with salsa, avacado, and finely shredded cabbage(or lettuce)

and the juevos rancheros is just as easy.
Fry 2 tortillas in a little oil till lightly crisp. You can put some veggie cheese on the tortilla or just omit. Put potatos and/or beans on the tortilla. Then spoon ranchero sauce over the entire thing.

Ranchero sauce:
Jalapenos (sliced in long strips)
tomato (sliced in long strips)
onion (sliced in long strips)
garlic salt (or fresh garlic)
salt (i use sea salt)
olive oil for sauteing
Sautee onion and jalapeno in oil till just softened and browned, then add tomato and enough liquid to just cover. season to taste and boil till the tomato is soft. This tastes great on everything!

Oh! and theres also bean gorditas or bean tamales!
Super easy and quick, freeze well......

Thats just mexican. I love doing stir frys too! molasses and vegetable boullion make a good soy/fish sauce substitute.

And italian. morning star chicken patties are awesome for vegetarian chicken parmesan!!!!