Baked Black Bean Taquitos With Avocado Lime Sauce

Recipe:

Servings: 15 taquitos

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

For the taquitos:

• 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 cup salsa

• 2 tbs tahini

• 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese

• 1/4 cup green onions chopped

• Salt to taste

• 15 corn tortillas

• 1 tbs oil for brushing (optional).

For the sauce:

• 1 medium avocado

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• 1-2 tbs green onion chopped

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder (or more)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup water (may need more)

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. In a food processor or blender, blend the black beans, spices, and tahini. You may want to pulse it for a chunkier texture. Then mix in the salsa, cheese, and green onions with the bean mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

3. Heat 5 tortillas in the microwave for 1 minute. Add 1-2 tbs of bean mixture to one side of a tortilla and then roll it tightly. Place fold side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat for each tortilla. I found that heating 5 at a time worked best.

4. Brush the taquitos with oil to make them crisp if you'd like and bake for about 30 minutes. I baked mine at 425 for 20 minutes and the tortillas broke open so I think baking at a lower temp for longer is the way to go.

5. Make the sauce by blending everything in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

6. Serve taquitos with the sauce and enjoy!

So my taquitos did not turn out as pretty as I wanted but they were still delicious! I baked mine at 425°F for 20 minutes and I think that the temperature was too high which caused them to crack. So I put in the recipe to bake them at 350°F for 30 minutes instead. I was pleasantly surprised with how they tasted, they're great even without any sauce! My non-vegan boyfriend liked them a lot so I think this is something that everybody would enjoy. These taquitos would make a great appetizer or party food for Christmas or any occasion! The green sauce makes it seem a little christmasy at least. This recipe is super quick and easy and makes a good amount of taquitos. The spices are totally adjustable to your preferences. I added the tahini to make the filling a little bit creamier and I really liked the flavor that it added. You could even do 1/4 cup tahini if you wanted. Or omit it if you don't like or don't have tahini. These taquitos made a great study snack/meal for me with finals being this week! Comment down below if you try this recipe and what you did or would do differently!