Vegetarian

Black Bean Taquitos

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35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup black beans, canned
  • 2 tablespoon salsa
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 2 ounce cream cheese, low fat
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 8 ounces spinach, frozen
  • 1 medium bell pepper, red
  • 3/4 cup corn, frozen
  • 4 ounce Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 low carb tortillas
  • Salad mix – side
  • Brown rice – side

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place 3/4 cup of the beans in a food processor with salsa, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, cream cheese and lime juice. Process until mostly smooth.
  • Thaw and drain spinach. Dice bell peppers.
  • Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and add spinach, bell pepper, corn, grated cheese, and the rest of the beans. Mix thoroughly.
  • Place about 1/2 cup of the bean mixture on each tortilla. Roll up tightly; place on a greased baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown and crisp.

Quick Tip

Chop spinach very finely for the kids!