Change up your taco routine with the Mexican “rolled taco”! Gluten-Free Baked Pinto Bean Taquitos that are vegan, top 8 allergy-free, require no oil, and perfect as a dinner recipe or fun appetizer bite to feed a crowd! A spicy pinto bean filling, simply rolled in corn tortillas!
ALL the Mexican food before Cinco de Mayo gets here, eh? But we needed a taquito recipe, because who would say no to a “rolled taco”? Everything you love about tacos, but way less messy! Of course, a little mess is always part of the fun, but keeping it a bit more classy isn’t bad either! Taquitos also remind me of burritos, but much skinnier and smaller. A slimmed down burrito on a diet?
I’d never had a taquito until I decided to make these. They always sounded appealing, but the only ones I ever saw were the frozen kind in the grocery store…not gonna fly. The thing about taquitos is that they’re deep-fried or “crisp-fried” as they say. There shall be no deep-frying anything, ever, over here and these pinto bean taquitos were created long before the magic air fryer. Baking them in the cast iron worked just as well. Maybe not super crunchy crisp, but pretty dang good if you ask me!
Taquito literally means “small taco” and they can also be called “rolled tacos”, “tacos dorados”, and “flautas” (when using a flour tortilla). But a traditional taquito is just a corn tortilla, rolled up tightly with some filling (usually meat or cheese). I happened to use pinto beans again, with some poblano pepper, garlic, cumin, lime, cilantro, and Spanish onion. Super simple but still full of flavor. The creaminess of the mashed bean mixture when baked in the oven is SO good when you bite into the crisp corn tortilla and hit that warm filling!
They’re just small enough that one or two can pass as a nice little appetizer or party bite; a plate of 3 or 4 can make for a great easy dinner too! Dip them in some salsa or vegan sour cream…you’ll have a fantastic meal on your hands that will beat any boring ‘ole taco night! Since we all know that Mexican cuisine is typically celiac-approved (yay for corn), you have a friendly little meal on your hands without having to switch anything up. Meatless and free of the top allergens, let’s throw a taquito party!
Gluten-Free Baked Pinto Bean Taquitos
- 8 6-inch Thin Yellow Corn Tortillas
- Pinto Bean Filling:
- 1 15oz Can Pinto Beans (drained, rinsed)
- ½ Cup Finely Chopped Spanish Onion
- ¼ Cup Minced Poblano Pepper
- 1 TB Chopped Fresh Cilantro
- ½ Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Cumin
- Juice of ½ a Lime
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mash the pinto been filling ingredients together (use a fork, mashed, or you hands!)
- Heat the corn tortilla in the microwave (as stated on package), wrapped in a damp paper towel for 35-45 seconds, until pliable.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the pinto bean filling towards the side of each tortilla and roll it up tightly (like sushi).
- Place the filled and rolled tortillas seam-side down, tightly packed, in a cast iron skillet and bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the tortilla is slightly crisp.
- Serve with your choice of salsa or other dips!
Little taco cigars, if you will! This recipe is super each to double, triple, etc. if you really are preparing them for a party! I suggest using these corn tortillas (they are my long time favorite); they may crack a bit in the oven, but don’t be alarmed. No store-bought frozen or deep-frying needed for a delicious pinto bean taquito and you’ll still be satisfied with the deliciousness!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever had taquitos?
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I had no idea Taquitos meant little taco. These look delicious!
The cutest way to have a “taco”!
I love taquitos!! Besides being healthier it’s much easier and cleaner to bake them. The kids do not seem to mind either. Your pictures having me craving taquitos now, I may have to consider making some for dinner. 🙂
XO
They are a less messy option and fun to eat! Thanks!
I absolutely love Mexican food. It makes me so happy! Your taquitos look absolutely perfect!
Wow, it doesn’t seem that big over in the UK.
My husband would eat these up!
You will too!
My best friend is gluten free and she’s always asking me to make a special version for her dietary needs, which of course I’m happy to do. This one with make everyone happy, not to mention it looks soooo good, so thank you!
Yes! This is approved by ALL easters 😉
I am seriously addicted to Mexican food! These taquitos look yummy!!
Some people just love the cuisine!
Oh this looks amazing! I love listening be taquitos I’m for sure trying this out!
Hmm, what?
Those would be way too addictive!
They sure could be!
These look so yummy, I can’t believe they’re vegan!
Thanks!
These look tasty. Like that they can be an appetizer OR a main dish!
Yup! Any meal you’d want!
This looks like something I can actually have! I’m still working my way through an elimination diet but I am trying to reincorporate corn. I’ll see if I can eat this. I love that your recipes are allergy friendly.
Perfect! Let me know if you try!
I’m gonna have to try these out! These sound so yummy!
Thank you! They sure are!
These sound so good!! I love being able to dip things! 🙂
Haha, yes! It’s always about the dipping 😉
Been always on the lookout for delish recipes that are also healthy and vegan. Love this!
Then you stumbled on the right place for recipes!
These look perfect for a quick weeknight dinner! Can’t wait to try them!
They would make for a fun dinner!
These look delicious and so easy to make. Pinning for later!
They are easy to throw together!
THese look amazing, and since they are gluten free, even my son can have them 🙂 THanks!
That’s great, enjoy!
Definitely going to try this recipe on my kiddos!
If they like spice!
I would have never thought to use refried beans for taquitos!
These are not refried beans?
I love pinto beans and this looks delicious.
Thank you!
These look so delicious! I am trying them this week! Thanks for sharing! Also great photos!
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear that! Enjoy!
I want to make these for taco Tuesday!
With a slight deviation 😉
I LOVE a good taquito and I’m so excited to find one that is vegan! Pinto beans are some of my FAVE!
Then these really are the taquitos for you!
I made them for dinner tonight and they were super yummy!
O I am so glad!
They look absolutely lush can’t wait to try it out
Thanks, I hope you enjoy!
Pinto beans have always been my fave. I would definitely make these. Thanks for sharing.
A Mexican staple!
I should really stop looking at food when I am hungry LOL!
Get cooking!
Oh my gosh, I love taquitos. This is a version I could serve to anyone without worrying about allergies or restrictions. They look so incredible too!
Right? They are such a fun food!
These look delicious! Will give them a try! Ive been debating to try a gluten free diet for some time now for health reasons.
Only if you have celiac disease!
We’ve been talking about making taquitos for months but haven’t gotten around to it. These look perfect, and I love that they’re gluten-free!
Now is the time!
These look absolutely delicious! I’ve pinned your recipe so I can make sure to make it later!
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
Im veg and these look really good! I love that they arent deep fried – I usually dont have taquitos for that reason!
Exactly! Baked all the way!