Name: Baked Black Bean Taquitos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 12 small flour tortillas (6-inch); 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sour cream (for serving); 1/4 cup salsa verde (for serving)

Description

Crispy baked taquitos filled with seasoned black beans, cheese, and fresh cilantro. A healthier alternative to fried versions that’s just as satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
12 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/4 cup salsa verde (for serving)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Add garlic and jalapeño, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add black beans and spices, cook 3-4 minutes, stirring to combine.
5. Lightly mash half the beans with a potato masher for texture.
6. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Let cool 5 minutes.
7. Stir in half the cheese into the cooled bean mixture.
8. Warm tortillas in microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for 30-45 seconds.
9. Place 2-3 tablespoons filling along one edge of each tortilla and roll tightly.
10. Place seam-side down on baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil.
11. Sprinkle with remaining cheese if desired.
12. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
13. Cool 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days. Freeze assembled taquitos up to 2 months. Reheat in 350°F oven to maintain crispiness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 taquitos
Calories: 285
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 12g