This month I am trying to recreate a dish I was treated to several months ago, by my co-host Donna’s husband, Richard.
I enjoyed this meal so much and have been thinking about it ever since. I knew I had to try to make it again for myself. I give you HelloFresh’s Black Bean Taquitos, lovingly made by Richard:
Photo by Donna
I had to forage for the ingredients from my own pantry and refrigerator, so here is what I came up with:
I sauteed the chopped veggies (onion, garlic, yellow and red peppers) in a pan with some oil. Then added the drained and rinsed canned black beans. I found a packet of almost expired taco seasoning mix in the cupboard and tossed that in too, along with a can of Rotel brand canned tomatoes and chilis. Putting the mixture on the tortillas and adding the cheese. I didn’t have Monterey Jack on hand, so made do with extra-sharp cheddar instead.Ready to go in the oven.Done! I loved how the shells got crispy at the ends.A little salsa, a little sour cream, a wedge of lime…ready to dig in!A delicious, hearty lunch. Definitely not as pretty as Richard’s, but every bit as tasty. Even after noshing on these for most of a week, I’m already planning to make this recipe again. I’m thinking these could also work individually frozen (before OR after going into the oven), and then to finish/reheat in the air fryer.
That’s it for me for this month…Be sure to check out Donna’s post here, and to let us know in the Comments or via the Link Party what’s on your plate! Looking forward to hearing from you.
YES! In cooking if not in life, let’s be more spirit of the law, and less letter of the law. OK, so this got me into trouble more than once in the workplace (sorry not sorry, HR), but it also got me some great results…as with this recipe. Thanks, Janine 💕
I am loving black beans in this recipe!!! I recently remade it with the addition of ground meat (for my son-in-law) and I really much prefer the meatless version! Thanks, Debs 💕
I had to look up the difference between But here’s the difference an enchilada and a taquito (which I had never heard of). I’m with you on the use what’s at hand type of cooking.
Love me some taquitos but have never tried to make them myself. A new kitchen favorite is peanut spinach soup. There are various recipes online; I think I would add some chickpeas, diced red peppers. Those recipes are just a suggestion. I realize that my creativity shines in the kitchen.
Ooops, your comment went to spam jail and I just sprang you – LOL! I find it handy to have a few vegetarian recipes on hand for those that can’t or won’t eat meat. And they taste great too!!! Thanks, Lydia 💕
I firmly believe that “best by” and expiration dates are merely suggestions.
The black bean poblano flautas were one of our favorite HelloFresh recipes and we continue to make them for ourselves now that we are no longer subscribing. Your version looks marvelous and very yummy.
I agree! If it’s not fuzzy, slimy, bubbling, or curdling and still smells like what it’s supposed to, it’s still good. (And I used to be a food microbiologist.) Thanks, Janis 💕
This looks delicious and I think I have all of the ingredients (except the tortilla) in the pantry. I’ll remember to check to date on the taco seasoning to make sure it is ‘almost expired’ as I am sure that is the secret ingredient.
I’m sure it is the secret ingredient too!!!! 🤣 The black bean veggie mix is also good just over rice, I found out when I ran out of tortillas before I ran out of the innards. Thanks, Suzanne 💕
Deb, this looks really good! I’m giggling at your recipe making as it’s a lot like mine: Well, I don’t have this, but I DO have this….constantly making changes, but the base is always there.
I make something like this, but add chicken (for the carnivore in the house) and I use a jar of salsa verde as we love that green sauce. Now I’m hungry!
Yummy … I think I want me some as well! I noticed how you sneaked in mention of your airfyer towards the end …
Re “almost expired” seasoning: in the world of food rescue, I imagine your dry seasoning would be a “use by” or “best by” date, which really is just a suggestion.
I agree – best before dates are just a suggestion. With any foods, I like to use my senses to determine freshness, not a date set by some food manufacturer. Things can also go off before the date, as well as still be good afterwards. Thanks, Ju-Lyn 💕
I think of what you put together here more of a concept, than a recipe. I cook like this all the time. Get me started with an idea, then I’ll fill in details as I go. Your meal looks delicious, btw.
Hi Deb – Richard’s obviously set your tastebuds alight … and they look very tasty and I can smell and feel the crispy shells with the mouth tingling filling! I’ve always loved bread and that sort of thing – but avoid them when I can as to a point I’m easier without them. Cheers Hilary
I love your style of cooking – what’s available and just throw it in (even if nearly expired) Gal after my own heart!
They looked delicious too
YES! In cooking if not in life, let’s be more spirit of the law, and less letter of the law. OK, so this got me into trouble more than once in the workplace (sorry not sorry, HR), but it also got me some great results…as with this recipe. Thanks, Janine 💕
😂 Amen to that!
Oh that looks interesting. Himself is a fan of using kidney beans which really don’t agree with me, but black beans I’m fine with. Thanks Deb! 🙂
I am loving black beans in this recipe!!! I recently remade it with the addition of ground meat (for my son-in-law) and I really much prefer the meatless version! Thanks, Debs 💕
I need to make these!
Easy and tasty! I hope you do make them, Rivergirl. Thanks 💕
That looks yummy and easy! Nearly expired is the same as fresh! 🙂
Right?!?! Nearly expired is practically fresh, at my house anyways 😂. Thanks, Kate 💕
I had to look up the difference between But here’s the difference an enchilada and a taquito (which I had never heard of). I’m with you on the use what’s at hand type of cooking.
I don’t know what the difference is either. Either one spells delicious to me! Thanks, Bernie 💕
Apparently, the enchiladas is covered in sauce and baked while the taquito is deep fried. But as you said, it’s the taste that matters.
Thanks, Bernie! Learned something new today 😁
Me too!
Love me some taquitos but have never tried to make them myself. A new kitchen favorite is peanut spinach soup. There are various recipes online; I think I would add some chickpeas, diced red peppers. Those recipes are just a suggestion. I realize that my creativity shines in the kitchen.
That sounds quite delicious, Mona! I agree that you let your creativity shine when cooking. Thanks 💕
Hi, Deb – Your taquitos look amazing. Now you have me craving them as well!
BTW – Richard says he LOVES cooking for you. <3
Oh! Does that mean I can show up uninvited at dinner time? 😉 😂 Thanks my friend (and Richard!) 💕💕
You know, it absolutely does!
💕 You know I never would…unless I was bringing the food!!!
I have a vegetarian so these would be good to keep on hand for dinner when I’m out….great idea.#WOYP
Ooops, your comment went to spam jail and I just sprang you – LOL! I find it handy to have a few vegetarian recipes on hand for those that can’t or won’t eat meat. And they taste great too!!! Thanks, Lydia 💕
These look great & I love how it also became a fridge and pantry forage session.
Necessity is indeed the mother of recipe re-invention! 🤣 Thanks, Jo 💕
I firmly believe that “best by” and expiration dates are merely suggestions.
The black bean poblano flautas were one of our favorite HelloFresh recipes and we continue to make them for ourselves now that we are no longer subscribing. Your version looks marvelous and very yummy.
I agree! If it’s not fuzzy, slimy, bubbling, or curdling and still smells like what it’s supposed to, it’s still good. (And I used to be a food microbiologist.) Thanks, Janis 💕
Foraging in the pantry is such a good idea especially when it works out like this – I haven’t heard the term taquitos but they look great Deb!
Me either! But I loved how crunchy the ends got in the oven. Thanks, Debbie 💕
This looks delicious and I think I have all of the ingredients (except the tortilla) in the pantry. I’ll remember to check to date on the taco seasoning to make sure it is ‘almost expired’ as I am sure that is the secret ingredient.
I’m sure it is the secret ingredient too!!!! 🤣 The black bean veggie mix is also good just over rice, I found out when I ran out of tortillas before I ran out of the innards. Thanks, Suzanne 💕
Deb, this looks really good! I’m giggling at your recipe making as it’s a lot like mine: Well, I don’t have this, but I DO have this….constantly making changes, but the base is always there.
I make something like this, but add chicken (for the carnivore in the house) and I use a jar of salsa verde as we love that green sauce. Now I’m hungry!
Chicken would be a lovely addition! I will have to try salsa verde. I’ve seen it in the stores but never tried it. Thanks, Suz 💕
Yummy … I think I want me some as well! I noticed how you sneaked in mention of your airfyer towards the end …
Re “almost expired” seasoning: in the world of food rescue, I imagine your dry seasoning would be a “use by” or “best by” date, which really is just a suggestion.
I agree – best before dates are just a suggestion. With any foods, I like to use my senses to determine freshness, not a date set by some food manufacturer. Things can also go off before the date, as well as still be good afterwards. Thanks, Ju-Lyn 💕
Exactly! Using one’s nose regardless of what’s printed on the package has served me well in many instances too!
I think of what you put together here more of a concept, than a recipe. I cook like this all the time. Get me started with an idea, then I’ll fill in details as I go. Your meal looks delicious, btw.
Yes, exactly. I took the HelloFresh recipe and riffed on it 😄. Thanks, Ally 💕
These sound and look delicious, Deb! 😋😋
This meal is now on repeat at my house! Thanks, Natalie 💕
Hi Deb – Richard’s obviously set your tastebuds alight … and they look very tasty and I can smell and feel the crispy shells with the mouth tingling filling! I’ve always loved bread and that sort of thing – but avoid them when I can as to a point I’m easier without them. Cheers Hilary
I’m a lover of all things carb-y and I have the hips to prove it 🤣. Thanks, Hilary 💕