Vegetarian Baked Taquitos
Corn tortillas filled with a ton of vegetarian ingredients like beans and cheese to create a secret filling inside a crispy outer shell, make for the PERFECT week night dinner.
Servings: 8
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans (if using canned, rinse and drain first)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted
- 1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- cooking oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Place the beans, corn, cheese, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl and stir to combine
- Place two corn tortillas at a time in between two sheets of damp paper towels and microwave for 15-20 seconds to loosen (this will prevent the tortillas from cracking when they are rolled).
- With one tortilla in front of you place 2 tablespoons of the mixture on the side closest to you and roll it up. If needed, use a toothpick to hold the taquito secure and remove it after baking.
- Place the taquitos seam-side down on a foil-lined cookie sheet, spray the tops lightly with cooking oil and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
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- Warm your tortillas: To make the tortillas more pliable (and prevent cracks!) place two tortillas at a time between wet paper towels and microwave for 20 seconds before adding the filling and rolling up the taquitos.
- Don’t overfill: It might be tempting, but a modest amount of filling keeps them intact while baking.
- Use a wire rack on your baking sheet if you want them extra crispy all around.
- To Air Fry: Skip the oven and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on them so they don’t over-brown.
- Batch prep and freeze: After step four, place the filled taquitos, seam side down, on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, and place that in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Then, transfer the frozen taquitos to a zipper bag for up to 4 months.
- To Reheat from Frozen: Place the frozen taquitos in a 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes! Or air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg