Crunchy Vegetarian Taquitos Recipe

These taquitos prove that you don’t have to fry food to make it crispy and delicious.

Ingredients

• 10 medium mushrooms
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 bunch cilantro
• 1/4 cup green salsa
• 1/3 cup cream cheese
• 1 can (or 2 cups) black beans
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 tsp cumin
• 15 small tortillas

Instructions

1. Clean mushrooms with a damp cloth. Dice very fine. A food chopper is helpful.
2. Dice bell pepper very fine.
3. Heat a saute pan over medium/high heat. Add a teaspoon of oil, and saute bell pepper and mushrooms for 2-3 minutes until tender.
4. Add green salsa, softened cream cheese, black beans, lime juice, and cumin. Stir to mix thoroughly.
5. Chop 1/2 bunch cilantro and add to the mix.
6. Spoon 1 1/2 – 2 Tbsp of the mixture onto each tortilla.
7. Wrap tightly and place the seam side down on a baking sheet. Spray the top with oil or baking spray.
8. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Recipe by Natalie Monson at superhealthykids.com.