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Black Bean Lunchbox Taquitos

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

25 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

About the Recipe

These lunchbox taquitos are another way to enjoy delicious taco flavors in an easy-to-eat and pack idea!

For this recipe, the taquitos are baked, so it’s a healthier option and one you can feel good about including in your kid’s lunchbox.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

  • ¼ cup salsa or pico de gallo

  • 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 12 8-inch corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Position the baking rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, salsa, cheese, cumin, and garlic powder, and stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.

  3. Soften 2-3 tortillas at a time by placing them in between 2 damp paper towels and microwaving for 20 seconds. Alternatively, you can warm them on a heated griddle.

  4. Place the warmed tortillas onto a flat surface and add 2 tablespoons of the filling mixture onto one edge of each tortilla. Roll the tortilla into itself and transfer it to the lined baking sheet.

  5. Use a toothpick to secure each taquito in place. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

  6. Brush or spray the taquitos with olive or avocado oil, and bake for 22-25 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the tortillas are crispy.

  7. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before packing into a lunch container.

  8. If packing with veggies or fruit, place them in a separate compartment, away from the taquitos.

  9. Add dips like sour cream and guacamole to mini sauce containers and pack them into a lunch bag along with the taquitos and an ice pack.

As prepared via: Laura Fuentes

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