Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Flautas

Step 1

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until translucent and fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in beans, all of the spices, and 1 cup water.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.

Step 4

Remove from heat. Mash beans until mixture is thickened but still chunky, and some beans remain whole.

Step 5

Stir in 1 cup salsa and corn, and season with salt and pepper. Cool.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 425F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray. Spoon 1/3 cup black bean mixture down center of tortilla.

Step 7

Roll tortilla around filling, and secure closed with toothpick. Set on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and black bean mixture.

Step 8

Bake 6 to 10 minutes, or until tortillas are browned and crisp. Note: If you want to add more crispiness, you can put the flautas under the broiler for a few min and top each one with 1Tbsp of cheese to get a nice crust on top. Meanwhile, combine cilantro and remaining salsa in small bowl. Place 2 flautas on each plate, and top with remaining salsa.