These simple black bean baked taquitos have a creamy sweet potato and black bean filling and are baked to crispy perfection. Vegetarian, and works great for meal prep!
My family is obsessed with Mexican food. Some of their most requested meals are these Sheet Pan Fajitas, and this Slow Cooker Chickpea Chili. These baked taquitos are popular as well, and handy because they are freezer friendly.
Filled with creamy spiced sweet potatoes, cheese and black beans, these are perfect for a snack, or you could make a meal out of them.
We love to cook up a batch and freeze; they thaw and reheat so well!
Bonus? They are baked, not fried, making them a lighter and healthier option.
Reasons you'll ♡ black bean baked taquitos
- they are vegetarian
- they are meal prep friendly and can even be frozen
- you only need six simple ingredients to make them
Recipe video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I prepped this recipe. It’s so easy! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.
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Which ingredients do we need?
This recipe is simple and delicious! Here's what you'll need:
- tortillas- I used flour tortillas but corn would work great! Go for the medium sized (around 8 inches)
- sweet potato- we need 6 cups of cubed sweet potatoes, which was 4 small sweet potatoes for me
- cheese- mozzarella will do
- black beans- use canned or cook your own
- lime juice- fresh or bottled
- fajita seasoning- store-bought or make your own homemade fajita seasoning
Tips for the best taquitos
- sweet potatoes- you will need cooked sweet potatoes for this recipe. You can cook them ahead in the oven or the Instant Pot if you'd like.
- black beans- you will need 1 cup of black beans for this recipe, which is awkward as you will have some leftover (a full can was just too much!) Freeze them for later.
- meal prep- these taquitos work great for meal prep! Here are two ways you could meal prep these:
- prepare the filling ahead- make the puree and combine with the beans + cheese, but don't roll. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, before rolling taquitos and baking up.
- bake ahead- alternatively you can follow this recipe all the way through and reheat. Taquitos may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Let's talk toppings!
Now these taquitos are allll about the toppings! Here are some of my favorite toppings for these baked taquitos:
- yogrurt- drizzled as in the photos, or just dolloped on top
- salsa- or pico de gallo
- guacamole- or fresh avocado. See how to cut an avocado (and not your hand!)
- herbs- cilantro is a personal fave
- jalapenos- sliced or pickled
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This post was originally published in 2017. The recipe has been adjusted, rephotographed and rewritten with a brand new video in 2019!
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Black Bean Baked Taquitos
Ingredients
- 6 cups sweet potato cubes (1 inch cubes; roughly 4 small sweet potatoes)
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 ½ tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese optional
- 10 tortillas (medium; 8 inches)
- spray oil
Suggested toppings
- guacamole (or avocado slices)
- yogurt (or sour cream)
- pico de gallo (or salsa)
- cilantro
Instructions
- Fill a medium-sized pot with 2 cups of water and place a steamer basket on top. Arrange sweet potato cubes on the steamer basket.
- Steam for 20-30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Transfer sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Add the lime juice and fajita seasoning, and mash until creamy and smooth.
- Foll in the cheese and black beans.
- Roll taquitos: place ¼ - ⅓ cup of filling on an 8-inch tortilla. Roll tightly and place seam side down in a 9 x 13 inch dish or on a baking sheet. Repeat, nestling the rest of the taquitos in tightly.
- Spray with oil all over.
- Bake for 7-15 minutes at 425°F, until brown and crispy.
Storage
- Filling may be prepared ahead and stored in an air tight container for up to 4 days.
- Roll taquitos and bake as directed above.
- Taquitos may be baked ahead and stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Thaw completely and reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
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Carol says
Tthought the recipe sounded intriguing so tried it. So happy I did. Filling, easy to make and healthy. Even my 104 yr mother tried it and liked it. Thank you for the recipe
Tammy G says
I've made this before, froze them and we loved them, but when I printed this today I cannot find the oven setting for baking? What do I set my oven at?
Thank you
Denise Bustard says
So sorry about that, Tammy! It should say 425°F. Updating the recipe card now!
Tammy Graham says
Thanks! I did them at 350....obviously they took longer, but better than burning them! It had been a while since I made these. I forgot how easy and delish they are. I need to keep them in my rotation. Makes a great meatless meal. Coupled with a grain-y type salad like quinoa, I only need 1 per meal. So yummy! Thank you for all you do!
Valarie Wise Neely says
Hi! I love this recipe and am planning to make it this week. I'm wondering if you can help me figure out how many roasted whole sweet potatoes I should use, since I have some frozen. Do you think two would suffice?
P.S. I forgot to rate the recipe and subscribe to comments, so reposting. 🙂
Thanks!
Denise says
Hi Valarie, it should be the same number of potatoes, so 4 small sweet potatoes. It should be a fairly forgiving recipe, but feel free to taste the filling and add more seasoning if you feel it needs it. Hope this helps!
Valarie Wise Neely says
Hi! I love this recipe and am planning to make it this week. I'm wondering if you can help me figure out how many roasted whole sweet potatoes I should use, since I have some frozen. Do you think two would suffice?
Thanks!
Jennifer says
How would these do if I just baked the sweet potatoes instead of chopping the potatoes? Thanks!!
Ronda says
I'm super excited about finding this recipe as I'm dairy free and I miss easy taquitos for lunch and dinner. These are for sure going to be made in my house. Thanks
Denise says
I hope you enjoy them, Ronda!
Virginia says
Do you use flour or corn tortillas? These look amazing! I can’t wait to try! Thank you for sharing!
Denise says
Hi Virginia! I used flour tortillas because we don't have access to good corn tortillas here in Canada. I hope you like them!
Eva says
These look amazing! How long can you keep them in the fridge?
Denise says
I prefer to keep them frozen to keep the tortilla from getting soggy but I'd say 2-3 days in the fridge 🙂
Mary says
Made these tonight. Had one for supper, with salsa and Greek yogurt. Yum! Froze the rest as make-ahead lunches. Future yum!
Denise says
Future yum...ha ha! Glad you enjoyed them Mary and hope you enjoy your lunches 🙂
Jacqueline says
These have become a fast favorite. Thanks for making meal time more nourishing and convenient .
Denise says
Awesome, I'm so happy you've been enjoying them, Jacqueline 🙂
Karly says
LOVE this recipe! My kids love taquitos but it kills me to keep buying the frozen kind. Now we'll have the best of both worlds!
Denise says
Thanks Karly! They're very handy 🙂
annie says
These look so so good! And I love that they are make ahead. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Annie says
Thank you for introducing me to my new lunch! I LOVE THESE!