Flautas

I don't eat a lot of meat. But when I do, it's often wrapped in a tortilla. 

Filling 1: Spicy Crockpot Chicken

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts

1/2 c corn (fresh/frozen)

1/2 c chopped bell pepper (fresh/frozen)

2 T tomato paste

1 T cumin

1 t chili powder

1/2 t salt

1/4 t red pepper flakes

Water to cover

Combine all in a crock pot. Cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is tender. Shred chicken.

Filling 2: Honey Lime Black Beans

Ingredients

2 c black beans

1 T honey

Juice of 1 lime

1 t cumin

Hot sauce to taste

Salt to taste

Combine all in a food processor. Taste and adjust seasonings. 

Flautas

Ingredients

Fillings(above)

12 corn tortillas

Toppings: lettuce, salsa, sour cream, avocado, cheese, cilantro

Vegetable oil (enough to fill pan 1-2")

Toothpicks

In a large skillet or dutch oven, heat oil over medium high. Steam tortillas in microwave wrapped in moistened paper towel for 1 minute. Fill each with 2 tablespoons of desired filling and secure with toothpick. With tongs, place Flautas in oil and cook for 2 minutes each, turning evenly to brown. Drain over paper towels. Serve with your favorite toppings.