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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos

These black bean taquitos are filled with beans and sweet potatoes then baked until golden brown. Serve these vegetarian taquitos with a creamy avocado lime sauce for a dinner main or appetizer!

If you love Mexican food, try these other crispy stuffed taquitos like beef taquitos or chicken taquitos.

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Vegetarian Taquitos

These vegetarian black bean taquitos are a healthy dinner idea for Meatless Monday and just as delicious as my one pot sweet potato bowls. They’re made with seasoned black beans, roasted sweet potatoes and then rolled up in a flour tortilla.

They bake in the oven until they’re super crispy and delicious, without having to fry them in oil like easy chicken flautas or southwest egg rolls. Top them off with an easy avocado lime sauce and pico de gallo then serve for dinner or for a Super Bowl appetizer!

Recipe Ingredients

  • Sweet potatoes: You will need about 3 large sweet potatoes that have been peeled.
  • Black beans: One can of black beans is all you need.
  • Seasonings: Chili powder, cumin, salt and oregano.
  • Tortillas: You can use either flour tortillas or corn, although I prefer flour.
  • Olive oil: You will need both olive oil and olive oil cooking spray.
  • Avocado sauce: Avocados, Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice and salt.

Variations

  • Corn tortillas also work great in this recipe.
  • If you’d like to add cheese, use about 1 Tablespoon in each taquito.
  • Feel free to add in fajita veggies, roasted zucchini or corn to bulk up the filling even more.
  • You could also replace the sweet potatoes with leftover cubed sweet potato fries or roasted butternut squash.
  • For more spice, add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle of paprika into the bean mixture.
  • You can also replace the black beans with pinto beans if preferred.
  • To make vegan, replace the sour cream in the avocado lime sauce with a plant based alternative, or omit the sauce completely.

How to Make Black Bean Taquitos

A collage of step by step photo showing how to make black bean taquitos.
  • Roast sweet potatoes: Roast the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees F with olive oil, chili powder and salt for 20 minutes until fork tender and caramelized.
  • Simmer beans: Add more flavor to your black beans by warming them up on the stove along with some bold Mexican spices. It doesn’t take long for them to cook, just enough for them to heat through and become infused with flavor.
  • Combine filling: Add sweet potatoes to your pot of black beans and stir to combine.
  • Assemble tortillas: Once the bean and sweet potato mixture is ready, spoon a few tablespoons of filling in each tortilla and then roll them up tightly. Place them seam side down and then bake in the oven until golden and crispy.
  • Make sauce: The avocado lime sauce adds extra flavor and a nice creaminess on top. In a blender or food processor blend avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice and salt until smooth.
  • Serve: Drizzle sauce over your black bean taquitos or use it as a dip. Enjoy!

Taquito Toppings

Don’t forget to finish your black bean taquitos with any of the delicious topping ideas below. We also love serving them over a bed of lettuce with a side of Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice. Yum!

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FAQs

What is a taquito?

A taquito is a rolled up taco! Your corn or flour tortilla is filled with meat or beans then rolled up before being fried to golden brown. In this black bean and sweet potato taquitos recipe, though, I am baking them to keep them on the healthier side.

Can I use corn tortillas?

This recipe can be made gluten free by using corn tortillas instead of flour ones. They will need to be softened first before rolling though as they are prone to breaking. To do this, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute until they are soft and flexible.

What else can I serve with these black bean taquitos?

To make this more of a main meal add some cilantro lime rice, a Mexican salad or this corn and tomato salad. To serve as part of a party appetizer spread serve with cowboy caviar and roasted salsa.

Can I freeze these?

Yes! This black bean taquito recipe makes a great freezer meal to prepare in advance. I prefer to roll and fill the taquitos as directed and then freeze before baking. I’ve found that uncooked tortillas crisp up better when baking from frozen.

Cover them tightly with foil or a lid and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge the night before serving. Then bake according to directions until crispy.

Storage

Store leftover black bean taquitos in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and warm in the oven at 300 degrees F for about 15 minutes.

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More meatless Mexican recipes that we love include these breakfast tacos, black beans and rice and this southwest quinoa salad.

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taquitos

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Crispy baked black bean taquitos filled with seasoned black beans, roasted sweet potatoes and finished off with a drizzle of creamy avocado lime sauce. You won't even miss the meat in this vegetarian appetizer or main!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 14

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Ingredients 

Sweet potatoes

  • 1 pound orange sweet potatoes , about 3 potatoes peeled
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Black beans

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 15 ounces can black beans , undrained
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano

Taquitos

  • 14 flour tortillas , or corn tortillas
  • olive oil spray
  • Kosher salt

Avocado sauce

  • 2 small/medium avocados
  • ½ cup greek yogurt , or sour cream (or a plant based alternative)
  • juice from 1 lime
  • kosher salt to taste

For serving: Pico de gallo

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Chop the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes. Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Add chili powder and salt. Toss until combined.
    • Bake for 20 minute or until fork-tender. Remove and increase oven temperature to 425°F.
    • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat. When it is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the can of black beans with liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Add cumin, salt and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Add the sweet potatoes to the beans and stir just until combined.
    • Spoon about 2-3 Tablespoons of the filling down the center of a tortilla. Roll up tightly and place on a large greased baking sheet (I used the same one I baked the sweet potatoes on). Continue with the rest of the tortillas.
    • Spray each taquito generously with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425°F for about 15-17 minutes, or until they are brown and crispy.
    • To make the sauce, add the avocados, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt to a food processor or blender. Mix until combined and smooth.
    • Drizzle sauce over top of taquitos or use to dip them in. Add pico de gallo on top if desired.

    Notes

    Freezer instructions: I prefer to freeze before baking. However if you have leftovers, allow to cool and then place into a zip top bag or freezer container. Freeze up to 3 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat in the oven at 300°F for 5-10 minutes or until hot and crispy. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4664IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican

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    Recipe contributed by Karen of The Food Charlatan for I Heart Naptime.

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