Description
These Easy Black Bean Taquitos are a delicious vegetarian snack or appetizer option that’s perfect for any occasion. Filled with flavorful black beans, cheese, and spices, these baked taquitos are crispy on the outside and packed with savory goodness on the inside.
Ingredients
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For the Taquitos:
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 small corn tortillas
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher. Add cheese, salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Assemble Taquitos: Soften tortillas in the microwave. Spoon filling down the center of each tortilla and roll tightly. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Lightly spray the taquitos with olive oil. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with guacamole, sour cream, or extra salsa.
Notes
- To make in an air fryer, cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- You can freeze unbaked taquitos for quick snacks—add 3–5 minutes to the cook time when baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 taquitos
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
