Cheesy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos
User Reviews
5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
20 taquitos
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegetarian
Cheesy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos
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These Cheesy Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos feature a filling of microwaved sweet potato combined with black beans, corn, jalapeño, cream cheese, and spices. Rolled in warmed corn tortillas and topped with cheddar or pepper jack cheese, they are pan-fried until crisp. The recipe includes options for serving with various dips or making a homemade queso sauce to accompany.
Description
The dish starts by cooking a medium sweet potato in the microwave until soft, then mashing and mixing it with black beans, corn, minced jalapeño, soft cream cheese, and seasonings including cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. This creates a creamy, mildly spiced filling.
To prepare the taquitos, corn tortillas are softened by steaming briefly in the microwave, making them pliable for rolling. Approximately 2 tablespoons of filling are placed near one end, topped with freshly grated sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, then rolled tightly. The rolled taquitos are pan-fried in avocado oil to achieve a crisp exterior and warm, melty interior.
The recipe suggests serving with dips like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, or queso, with a simple homemade queso sauce recipe provided. These taquitos offer a handheld, savory option combining sweet, spicy, creamy, and cheesy flavors suitable for meals or appetizers.
The notes describe freezing the taquitos after frying and cooling, allowing storage for 1-2 months. Reheating can be done in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer without losing texture.
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Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato medium
- 1 cup black beans (drained + rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds in for spicy - removed for mild, minced
- ¼ cup salsa verde (or your favorite salsa)
- ½-¾ tsp cumin
- ½-¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 oz cream cheese softened
- 4-6 ounces cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese, freshly grated, sharp
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 20 corn tortillas thin yellow
- avocado oil as needed for frying
DELICIOUS DIP OPTIONS
- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole
- Queso
EASY HOMEMADE QUESO
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 TBSP all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 oz cream cheese
- 4-5 oz pepper jack cheese off the block, freshly grated
- ¼-½ tsp ground cayenne pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- After washing, poke a few holes in the sweet potato with a knife or fork. Wrap in a slightly damp paper towel and microwave on high for about 6-8 minutes until soft and fluffy.
- While you wait, combine corn, jalapeño, black beans, and cream cheese and season with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salsa.
- Once sweet potato is tender and cooked through, fluff the inside with a fork and transfer (minus skin) to the black bean mixture. Mix thoroughly.
- Season with salt, pepper, and any additional seasoning to taste.
- Next, working in small batches of 3-4 tortillas, wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 seconds until warm and pliable. The goal here is to steam the tortillas so they roll easily without breaking or cracking.
- To each tortilla, add 2 TBSP of veggie filling about ⅓ of the way up from the bottom of the tortilla, shaping into a little log.
- Top it off with a layer of cheese (as much or as little as you want!) and tightly roll the tortilla while it's still warm. Place seam side down on a large plate or baking sheet. Secure each with a toothpick if needed.
- Repeat steps 5-7 for remaining tortillas and filling.
- In a high-sided frying pan, heat about ¼ inch of oil over medium-high heat. Use tongs to carefully place 4 taquitos in the oil, seam side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. If you have a larger pan you can cook more at once but it will require more oil. I typically use one of my smaller pans and work in batches.
- Remove from the pan and place on a stack of folded paper towels to drain. For even crispier results, place the paper towels atop a wire cooling rack.
- Enjoy hot with a variety of dips for dunking. See blog post for recipes if you need them. xoxo
OPTIONAL HOMEMADE QUESO
- Freshly grate cheese. (avoid using bagged shredded cheese) Warm your milk in the microwave for 30-40 seconds and set aside. Heat a small sauce pot and add your butter. Once melted, add flour and whisk into butter vigorously until they become bubbly and foamy. Continue to cook and whisk constantly for about a minute to cook off the flour taste.
- Add warm milk and whisk vigorously into flour mixture. Allow milk to come to a simmer, whisking occasionally as it thickens. Once it has thickened, turn off burner and remove pot from heat. Add cream cheese and whisk until melted. Next add grated cheese in 2-3 batches, stirring it in until the cheese is fully melted. I like to keep the pot off the heat here so the cheese doesn't overheat and get gritty. If you work quickly the milk should be hot enough to melt the cheese. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Adjust spices to taste and you're good to go!
Notes
- Nutrition facts per taquito are estimated and should be adjusted as needed based on ingredient quantities used.
- For freezing, fully cook and cool taquitos on paper towels, then freeze individually spaced on parchment before storing in a freezer-safe container for 1-2 months.
- Frozen taquitos reheat well in an oven, toaster oven, or air fryer, retaining their crisp texture.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
152mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1760IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1760IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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