Tortilla Cigars with Guacamole
Tortilla Cigars with Guacamole is a savory dish where crispy baked tortillas are rolled into a cigar-like shape and filled with avocado mixture. The dish is typically served as an appetizer or snack, and the crispy "cigar tortilla" rolls can be enjoyed on their own or paired with various dips or sauces.
Ingredients
Ingredients for "Tortilla Cigars":
- 6 Mini Flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Ground paprika
- ¼ tsp Chili flakes (optional)
- some SaltPepper
Ingredients for Guacamole:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp onion, chopped
- ¼ cup tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions for "Tortilla Cigar":
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, combine olive oil with ground cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and any additional spices you desire, such as ground chili flakes or ground coriander. Mix well to create a seasoned oil mixture.
- Brush one side of each flour tortilla with the seasoned oil mixture, making sure to cover the entire surface.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly, similar to a cigar shape. You can secure the ends with toothpicks if needed. Place the rolled tortillas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the seam side down. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
Instructions for Guacamole:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pits, and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth or to your desired consistency.
- Add the diced tomato, finely chopped onion, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Taste the guacamole and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Combine:
- Once the "tortilla cigar" rolls are baked and crispy, let them cool a bit and then fill them with guacamole. Enjoy!