Welcome to the blog and thanks for taking the time to stop by on another Meatless Monday. We support this great movement because it promotes green living through choosing eco-friendly meat-free food choices one day per week in support of personal and planetary health. A small sacrifice for a great reward.

Our recipe today is for a delicious and easy Vegan Flautas that could work as an appetizer or main course and you and your guests will never miss the chicken. Plus you can make the filling ahead of time and keep covered in the fridge until you are ready to roll and bake them so they can be cooked fresh quickly if a last-minute meal is needed. This great recipe comes courtesy of vegetariantimes.com so let’s get cooking.

Ingredients
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
• 2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 16-oz. tub prepared salsa, divided
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 12 6-inch corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook onion 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft. Add garlic, and cook 1 minute, or until translucent and fragrant. Stir in beans, chili powder and 1 cup water. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 10 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. Mash beans until mixture is thickened but still chunky, and some beans remain whole. Stir in 1 cup salsa and corn, and season with salt and pepper. Cool.

Preheat oven to 425F. Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray. Spoon 1/3 cup black bean mixture down center of tortilla. Roll tortilla around filling, and secure closed with toothpick. Set on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and black bean mixture. Bake 6 to 10 minutes, or until tortillas are browned and crisp.

Meanwhile, combine cilantro and remaining salsa in small bowl. Place 2 flautas on each plate and top with remaining salsa. Other toppings could be vegan sour cream, diced green onion or jalapenos, guacamole, or whatever you like!  This recipe serves 4-6 and can be served with a side salad.

If you want to learn more about the eco-friendly Meatless Monday movement, you can visit their website at meatlessmonday.com.  

Enjoy and our thanks to vegetariantimes.com.