What are Black Bean Taquitos?
Tortillas, beans, and other deliciousness make up these Black Bean Taquitos. These come together in minutes and taste way better, in my opinion, than the bean burritos/taquitos you can snag at the grocery store/convenience store.
Black bean taquitos are a meatless twist on the classic rolled taco. Made with seasoned black beans, onions, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, they’re rolled in tortillas and baked (or air fried!) until crispy. These taquitos are bursting with flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or meal prep lunch.
They can easily be stored in the freezer too, which guess what, means easy meal prep oh yea!
This recipe is a win for your wallet too. Canned black beans are one of the most affordable protein sources out there, and the remaining ingredients, like onion, spices, and tortillas, are pantry staples so you probably have them on hand. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or stocking your freezer, these taquitos make a tasty and cost-effective meal that feels anything but boring.
Make these for supper, eat them, and then store the leftover ones in the freezer for a future night. You could also add chicken to them if you want to. My family tries to do meatless meals once in a while. It saves money and all that.
Why You’ll This Love Black Bean Taquitos Recipe
This is an extremely budget-friendly meal option. It is a meatless option so it will save you several dollars per month. Meatless Mondays are a great way to save a few bucks each week which over time really saves you a lot of money at the grocery store! Work this recipe in and you will see a major difference in your grocery bill!
Black beans are high in plant protein and fiber, giving this entree a great balance of two things you need to keep you and your family healthy.
The black bean taquitos are a great and healthy kid-friendly meal option. The kids can pick their own dippers so they are having the taquito experience they want without making it more work for you.
The taquitos freeze really well making this a great freezer meal prep meal. They take minutes to roll and minutes to thaw and bake later on when you have a really busy week.
This recipe also works well with any kind of tortilla. If you need to be gluten-free, keto friendly, low-carb, or anything else in between this recipe will keep you feeling full and satisfied, just pick a tortilla or wrap that works for your lifestyle.
Tips for the Best Black Bean Taquitos
When you simmer beans with a broth it adds so much flavor to them. This will help make the overall dish have a deeper flavor too!
When you are going to fill the black bean taquitos smashing or mashing the beans slightly will help make it so you can easily roll the taquitos without having beans flying all over. Don’t smash all of them tough so there is still texture when you eat these.
After rolling the black bean taquitos, hold them together with a toothpick or lay them seam side down so they will hold themselves shut when they start to get a little crispy.
To get the ultimate crispness on the exterior, spray or brush a little olive oil or other oil on the tortilla shell. Do keep an eye on them though because they will go from perfect to burnt in a flash.
Baking these or air frying them will make sure they come out perfectly every time!
Customize the dippers for the black bean taquitos by offering salsa, guacamole, or a version of ranch you prefer (try this cottage cheese one for extra protein).
Meal Prep and Storage Tips for Black Bean Taquitos
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You can prep the black bean filling ahead of time. This makes everything come together very quickly when you want to make these the night of.
You can also roll and freeze whole black bean taquitos, making these a homemade convenience food. These will be sitting in the freezer waiting for you to make them into a quick and healthy meal for any lunch or busy week night dinner.
These will stay great in the fridge after baking for up to four days. I suggest storing food in an air tight container like this to keep them as fresh as possible.
To keep them as crisp as possible, black bean taquitos are best reheated in the oven or air fryer. However, they do taste great when microwaved too!
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Ingredients
Method
- Chop the onion into small pieces. Put the beans, onion, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and broth in a saucepan and simmer until all liquid is absorbed.
- Next, add the lime juice and cilantro. Mash with a potato masher until it is smoothish.
- Line up your tortillas on the counter, I put about 1/3 cup of bean mixture per tortilla and they were very filling. Next, roll them up and put them in a 400-degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until the tortilla has browned.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings!