Gluten Free Black Bean Taquitos Recipe
Divine in flavor and crunch, these soul- satisfying vegan taquitos by Kate Ramos of Hola Jalapeno have a filling tasty enough to serve as its own side dish. For easiest prep, use tortillas fresh from the store that haven’t been refrigerated. Serve taquitos with guacamole. Note: This recipe calls for toothpicks.
Gluten-Free Black Bean Taquitos
Servings 12 taquitos
Calories 129 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
- Kosher salt
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, undrained
- 12 6-inch gluten-free corn tortillas
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan over medium- high heat, warm the 2 tablespoons oil. When shimmering, add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, and chili powder and stir for 1 minute.
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Add the black beans with the can's juices. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are thick, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and immediately mash the beans with a potato masher until most are mashed and the mixture is thick. Season to taste with salt. Let cool slightly.
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Heat a cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Warm the tortillas one at a time until they are very flexible, about 1 minute per side, then immediately wrap them tightly in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm so they don’t cool and break when you try to roll them.
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In a large, deep frying pan over medium heat, pour enough oil to reach 1 inch up the side of the pan. Heat the oil until a deep-frying thermometer reads 350°F, about 10 minutes. If you don’t have a thermometer, the oil is ready when a small cube of GF bread browns in the oil in 30 seconds.
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Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with paper towels and set near the stove. Arrange 4 of the warm tortillas on a clean work surface. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of the bean mixture to the bottom third of each tortilla. Gently roll the tortilla up over the filling into a tight cylinder. Using a toothpick, gently fasten the flap of the overlapped tortilla to the rest of the tortilla like a sewing stitch.
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Working in batches of 4 to avoid crowding, carefully place the taquitos in the hot oil, toothpick side down, and fry until brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brown on the other side, about 1 minute longer. Remove with tongs to the prepared baking sheet and repeat. Remove the toothpicks and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Black Bean Taquitos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 62IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Photo: Emma K. Morris
