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Fake-Out Flautas

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Game Day Food" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"Flautas are those addictive deep-fried skinny tacos you probably see at your local taqueria. I call these flautas 'fake-out' because unlike their messy, deep-fried cousins, they are a quick low-fat, baked, vegetarian gem of a recipe. Serve with guacamole, the ultimate scoopable flavor bomb."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 12 corn tortillas
â—¦ 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) grated Monterey Jack cheese
â—¦ 2 tomatoes, chopped
â—¦ 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
â—¦ ½ teaspoon coarse salt
â—¦ Juice of ½ lime
â—¦ 1 tablespoon safflower or other vegetable oil


Recipe

Preheat the oven to 425° F with the racks in the upper- and lower-third positions. Lay out the tortillas on two rimmed baking sheets and scatter the cheese over them. Place in the oven for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the cheese.

Meanwhile, toss the tomatoes, black beans, salt, and lime juice together in a bowl.

Distribute the bean mixture evenly over the melted cheese and roll up the tortillas. Arrange side by side, seam-side down, on one baking sheet. Brush the oil over the tops. Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Makes 12 flautas;
Serves 6