Rice and Vegetable Taquitos – The healthy home cooking

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Originally published January 1, 2016.

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It’s a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

If you ever need a quick and easy recipe that can feed a crowd, this is it Rice and Vegetable Taquitos are perfect! Loaded with nothing but wholesome ingredients, they’re perfect as an easy appetizer for a dinner or party. Even if there’s no party going on, you’ll want to make these just for yourself!

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

I have a hard time not finding a Mexican recipe that I love. Being from Texas, I always make sure to eat Mexican food at least once or twice a week. I can never go too long without a good, spicy meal!

I’m especially in love with taquitos (often called rolled tacos). These rice and vegetable taquitos aren’t just vegetarian, they’re baked instead of the usual fried version found in restaurants. Lighter and much healthier for you! It’s the perfect recipe for dipping in salsa and my homemade guacamole. Trust me, you’ll want to make them over and over again.

WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED?

  • about 20 small flour tortillas (You can always swap out for corn tortillas if you like)
  • 1 15oz can black beans – drained
  • 1 15oz can corn kernels – drained
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 1 cup preferably cooked rice (white, brown, etc.) – You can prepare the rice yourself or use store-bought prepared rice.
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • favorite cooking spray (vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil, etc.)
These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

HOW DO I MAKE RICE AND VEGETABLE TAQUITOS?

Start by preparing the rice, depending on the variety you are using. I originally created this recipe using black rice. It gives the taquitos a slightly nuttier, crunchier texture. But any rice can be used in this recipe. Once the rice is done, set aside.

In a large bowl, combine 1 15-ounce can black beans, 1 15-ounce can corn, ½ chopped red onion, the cooked rice, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and cheese. Mix ingredients well and set aside.

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

To assemble, take a tortilla, spoon in the rice and vegetable mixture and gently roll up. Place the taquitos on a prepared baking sheet (lined with nonstick cooking spray). Once you’ve filled your baking sheet with taquitos, spray the top of the taquitos with additional cooking spray. This will make them extra golden brown and crispy.

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes or until your tortillas are lightly browned. The taquitos will be crispier once you remove them from the oven and let them cool.

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

This infallible recipe is the perfect addition to your next party or family gathering. Do not stress yourself! Everyone will gobble these up healthy Rice and Vegetable Taquitos.

Looking for delicious side dishes for your taquitos? Check out some below:

Fresh corn salsa

Easy Homemade Bean Sauce

Spicy Broccomole

Pico de Gallo

These Homemade Rice and Vegetable Taquitos will rival anything you buy at the store. Deliciously seasoned and baked until warm and crispy. It's a ridiculously easy recipe that everyone will love!

Rice and Vegetable Taquitos

Ingredients

  • about 20 small flour tortillas (you can always substitute corn tortillas if you prefer)

  • 1 15oz can black beans – drained

  • 1 15oz can corn kernels – drained

  • ½ red onion chopped

  • 1 cup of preferred cooked rice (white, brown, etc.) – You can make the rice yourself or use store-bought prepared rice.

  • 1 tablespoon cumin

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

  • preferred cooking spray (vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil, etc.)

instructions

    1. Start by preparing the rice, depending on the variety you are using. Once the rice is done, set aside.
    2. In a large bowl, combine 1 15-ounce can black beans, 1 15-ounce can corn, ½ chopped red onion, the cooked rice, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, and cheese. Mix ingredients well and set aside.
    3. To assemble, take a tortilla, spoon in the rice and vegetable mixture and gently roll up. Place the taquitos on a prepared baking sheet (lined with nonstick cooking spray).
    4. Once you’ve filled your baking sheet with taquitos, spray the top of the taquitos with additional cooking spray. This will make them extra golden brown and crispy.
    5. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 20-30 minutes or until your tortillas are lightly browned. The taquitos will be crispier once you remove them from the oven and let them cool.

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