Flautas With Black Beans
Flautas with black beans are a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that features crispy, rolled tortillas filled with seasoned black beans and melted cheese. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these flautas are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve them hot with guacamole or salsa for an irresistible treat that your friends and family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Sauté chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add black beans, cumin, and chili powder. Mash lightly until combined but chunky.
- Assemble the flautas: Lay tortillas flat, add bean mixture and cheese, then roll tightly.
- Heat oil: In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until bubbling.
- Fry flautas: Place flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy with salsa or guacamole while hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 flautas (110g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg