Baked Vegetarian Taquitos
These tasty baked taquitos are satisfying and hearty – and very yummy! This vegetarian recipe is made whole grain with the addition of Success® Brown Rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Brown Rice
- 1 cup collard greens, packed, shredded
- 1/4 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Jam-packed with Success® Brown Rice, these cheesy Baked Vegetarian Taquitos are extra satisfying.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions; adding collard greens and corn to water in the last 5 mins.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain rice and vegetables; transfer to saucepan. Stir in black beans, pumpkin purée and taco seasoning.
Step 3
Spoon 1/3 cup rice mixture down center of 1 tortilla; sprinkle with 2 tbsp Monterey Jack cheese. Roll up tightly. Place seam side down on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas, filling and cheese. Brush taquitos with olive oil; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Step 4
Bake for 10 to 15 mins or until tortillas are crisp and cheese is melted.
Recipe Tips
For homemade taco seasoning, blend 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Serve taquitos with sour cream, salsa or guacamole for dipping. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
