Flautas / Taquitos

4 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rinse and drain the beans.
  2. 2Rinse and drain the beans.
  3. 3Rinse and drain the beans.
  4. 4In a bowl, mix the beans with chilies, cheese, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
  5. 5In a bowl, mix the beans with chilies, cheese, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
  6. 6In a bowl, mix the beans with chilies, cheese, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
  7. 7Squish some of the beans into a paste and mix everything thoroughly.
  8. 8Squish some of the beans into a paste and mix everything thoroughly.
  9. 9Squish some of the beans into a paste and mix everything thoroughly.
  10. 10If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave until warm and pliable.
  11. 11If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave until warm and pliable.
  12. 12If using corn tortillas, wrap them in a damp towel and microwave until warm and pliable.
  13. 13If using corn tortillas, mix cornstarch with water and heat until boiling and gelatinized.
  14. 14If using corn tortillas, mix cornstarch with water and heat until boiling and gelatinized.
  15. 15If using corn tortillas, mix cornstarch with water and heat until boiling and gelatinized.
  16. 16Spread the bean filling onto the tortilla and use the cornstarch mixture or water to seal the edges.
  17. 17Spread the bean filling onto the tortilla and use the cornstarch mixture or water to seal the edges.
  18. 18Spread the bean filling onto the tortilla and use the cornstarch mixture or water to seal the edges.
  19. 19Roll up the tortillas tightly with the seam on the bottom.
  20. 20Roll up the tortillas tightly with the seam on the bottom.
  21. 21Roll up the tortillas tightly with the seam on the bottom.
  22. 22Heat olive oil on a griddle over medium-low heat.
  23. 23Heat olive oil on a griddle over medium-low heat.
  24. 24Heat olive oil on a griddle over medium-low heat.
  25. 25Place the flautas seam-side down on the hot griddle and mop with the oil to ensure even browning.
  26. 26Place the flautas seam-side down on the hot griddle and mop with the oil to ensure even browning.
  27. 27Place the flautas seam-side down on the hot griddle and mop with the oil to ensure even browning.
  28. 28Cook until golden and crispy, flipping as needed.
  29. 29Cook until golden and crispy, flipping as needed.
  30. 30Cook until golden and crispy, flipping as needed.
  31. 31For pico de gallo, dice the tomato, shallot, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  32. 32For pico de gallo, dice the tomato, shallot, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  33. 33For pico de gallo, dice the tomato, shallot, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  34. 34Mix with lime juice and salt to taste.
  35. 35Mix with lime juice and salt to taste.
  36. 36Mix with lime juice and salt to taste.
  37. 37For pickled shallots, slice shallots thinly and submerge in vinegar with sugar.
  38. 38For pickled shallots, slice shallots thinly and submerge in vinegar with sugar.
  39. 39For pickled shallots, slice shallots thinly and submerge in vinegar with sugar.
  40. 40Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or longer.
  41. 41Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or longer.
  42. 42Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or longer.
  43. 43Serve the flautas with pico de gallo or pickled shallots and cilantro.
  44. 44Serve the flautas with pico de gallo or pickled shallots and cilantro.
  45. 45Serve the flautas with pico de gallo or pickled shallots and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 6 taco-size tortillas, corn or flour
  • 6 taco-size tortillas, corn or flour
  • 6 taco-size tortillas, corn or flour
  • 439 g canned black or kidney beans
  • 439 g canned black or kidney beans
  • 439 g canned black or kidney beans
  • 113 g canned diced green chilies
  • 113 g canned diced green chilies
  • 113 g canned diced green chilies
  • 113 g smooth-melting cheese
  • 113 g smooth-melting cheese
  • 113 g smooth-melting cheese
  • 0 cumin
  • 0 cumin
  • 0 cumin
  • 0 dried oregano
  • 0 dried oregano
  • 0 dried oregano
  • 0 garlic powder
  • 0 garlic powder
  • 0 garlic powder
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 olive oil
  • 0 water
  • 0 water
  • 0 water
  • 0 cornstarch
  • 0 cornstarch
  • 0 cornstarch
  • 1 fresh globe tomato
  • 1 fresh globe tomato
  • 1 fresh globe tomato
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 2 limes
  • 0 fresh cilantro
  • 0 fresh cilantro
  • 0 fresh cilantro
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 0 salt
  • 3 red shallots
  • 3 red shallots
  • 3 red shallots
  • 0 vinegar
  • 0 vinegar
  • 0 vinegar
  • 2 spoons sugar
  • 2 spoons sugar
  • 2 spoons sugar

Equipment

mixing bowlforkknifepangriddlemicrowave