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Callie Brooks

Black Bean Flautas

Crunchy and satisfying, these vegetarian black bean flautas are quick to prepare and perfect for dinners or parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling ingredients
  • 1 can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed or about 1.5 cups cooked from dry
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, diced remove seeds to reduce heat
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2–3/4 cup vegetable broth or water use broth for more flavor
  • 2 tbsp canola oil optional; use broth for oil-free
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder optional, for smoky warmth
  • to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortillas
  • 8–10 corn tortillas look for fresh, pliable ones
For serving
  • guacamole
  • fresh cilantro
  • Tapatio
  • salsa

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the black beans. Set aside.
  2. Dice the white onion and jalapeño, removing seeds if you want less heat.
Cooking the filling
  1. Heat a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add about 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth.
  2. Add the diced onion and jalapeño. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Add the black beans and the remaining vegetable broth. Cook for 4–5 minutes until beans are hot and soft.
  4. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to mash the beans until they reach a chunky spreadable texture.
  5. Stir in cumin, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Assembling the flautas
  1. Preheat a large griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Warm each corn tortilla for 30 seconds per side on the hot griddle to prevent cracking.
  3. Place a heaping tablespoon of the bean mash near one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick if needed.
Cooking the flautas
  1. Place the rolled flautas seam-side down on the hot griddle. Cook until lightly charred and crisp on each side, about 1–2 minutes per side.
  2. If using no oil, add a splash of oil to the griddle for extra crispness.
Serving
  1. Remove to a plate and garnish with cilantro, guacamole, salsa, and Tapatio to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 15gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store cooked flautas in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. For reheating, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and warm flautas on a baking sheet for 8–10 minutes.

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