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Crispy Easy Black Bean Flautas

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These crispy black bean flautas are a quick and easy homemade Mexican comfort food featuring a crunchy corn tortilla shell and creamy, well-seasoned black bean filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked black beans (or canned, drained and rinsed)
  • About 12 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
  • About 1 cup olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Salsa or sour cream for dipping

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky for texture (about 2 minutes). Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined. Fold in cheese if using. If the filling is too wet, add a spoonful of breadcrumbs or masa harina to bind it.
  2. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrapped in a damp towel in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make rolling easier.
  3. Place about 2 tablespoons of the black bean mixture along one edge of each tortilla. Roll tightly but gently to form a tube. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
  4. Pour about 1 inch of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering and about 350°F (175°C). Test by dropping a small piece of tortilla in; it should sizzle immediately.
  5. Carefully place 3-4 flautas seam-side down in the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently until golden and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Remove flautas and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Let cool for a minute or two to crisp up further.
  7. Serve warm with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, salsa, or sour cream.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt flautas. Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking. Drain flautas on paper towels to remove excess oil. For a lighter version, bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway. Filling can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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