Cheesy Baked Black Bean Flautas
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Cheesy Baked Black Bean Flautas
Description
The filling combines black beans, corn, and a blend of chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt creating a subtly spiced base. This mixture is spooned onto flour tortillas, topped with shredded cheese, then rolled tightly seam-side down onto a foil-lined baking sheet prepared with olive oil.
Each tortilla is lightly oiled on the exterior and sprinkled with paprika and garlic powder before baking at 425°F until crisp and golden, approximately 10-15 minutes. This baking method produces a crunchy exterior without frying, suitable for a lighter preparation.
Serving includes guacamole often topped with Greek yogurt or sour cream, cilantro, and optional fresh additions like jalapeños or salsa. These accompaniments complement the spicy, creamy flautas and add freshness and cooling contrast to the dish.
The recipe's notes suggest variations including substituting corn tortillas for gluten-free needs, and using a wire rack during baking to maximize crispiness on all sides.
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn (steamed or canned)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 7 flour tortilla 8-9 inch diameter, large
- olive oil as needed
- 4 oz cheese cheddar, colby, gouda, mozz, grated
- 1/8-1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8-1/4 tsp garlic powder
- hot sauce I used Sriracha to taste
- guacamole
- 2-4 TBSP Greek yogurt for topping guac, or sour cream
- cilantro lime juice, red pepper flakes, fresh salsa, bell peppers, and you can even add some fresh diced jalapeño peppers for a kick!, optional extras
- olive oil spray but a trusty bottle of your favorite healthy oil will work too! Simply use what you have on hand! I've used both plain oil and spray oil (in a trusty propellant/additive-free container) and either works great!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil + spritz with a little olive oil to coat
- If using canned beans, drain and rinse for best results.
- In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix + set aside.
- Snag a tortilla from your stack, then spray or rub one side of the tortilla with olive oil and then add approx. 2 TBSP black bean filling to the center of the non-oiled, dry side of the tortilla.
- Top with a layer of cheese and roll, tightly.
- Place rolled tortilla seam-side down onto the baking sheet.
- Repeat for each tortilla until you have 7 tortillas on your baking sheet. Leave some space between each one and feel free to secure them with toothpicks if needed.
- Give the tortillas one last light spritz or brush of oil to help them crisp up nicely in the oven, then sprinkle with paprika and garlic powder for extra flavor!
- Bake on the center rack of your oven for 10-15 minutes, or until golden and crispy!
- Give them a few seconds to cool, drizzle with Greek yogurt ranch + your favorite hot sauce, and dig in!
- If desired slice each flauta in half + BAM! 7 just turned into 14!
- Serve with all your favorite dips, including my new favorites: Sabra Guacamole and Farmer's Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip. Delicious!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet so both sides of the flautas are exposed to heat evenly.
- You can substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Adding ranch dip to guacamole creates a flavorful third dipping sauce option.
- Feel free to add fresh diced jalapeño peppers or other fresh toppings like cilantro, lime juice, and red pepper flakes to customize flavor and heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7flautas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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