Black Bean Mexican Flautas
healthy vegetarian
THE PICKY EATER BLOG
COOK ONIONS
1
Heat oil in a large skillet. Cook the diced onions for 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook one extra minute.
ADD BEANS
2
Next, add the beans, spices, and one cup of water to the pan. Mix together.
SIMMER
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans for ten minutes until the liquid is gone.
MASH
4
Remove the beans from heat when a little bit of liquid remains. Mash the beans while leaving some beans whole.
ADD CORN
5
Add the corn, salsa, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to cool.
ASSEMBLE
6
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray. Spoon 1/3 cup black bean mixture down center of tortilla.
ROLL
7
Roll tortilla around filling, and secure closed with toothpick. Set on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and black bean mixture. Bake in the oven for 6-10 minutes until desired crispiness.
SERVE
8
Top the Mexican flautas with cilantro and salsa. Serve warm!
Enjoy this easy weeknight dinner at home. Healthy and kid-friendly, too!