Sweet Corn and Green Chile Baked Flautas

Maybe you have, or maybe you haven't (are you living under a rock? j/k) heard of a cookbook by the name Thug Kitchen (the original, but there are at least two more). The cookbook, while using some very colorful language, encourages people to eat healthier and eating your veggies. Well, this recipe by Thug Kitchen is so easy and tastes so amazing that even a non vegetarian, dairy and gluten lover would eat it. Trust me, I know because that person is my husband. These are pretty quick to make (even faster if you have some extra hands) and are super filling. Literally, 2 is good, 3 is pushing it, but no judgements here.......stuff you face with as many as you want! I haven't tried this yet because we don't really have a need to freeze meals for just us two, but these could probably be made and frozen in advance. Then you could just take out how many you want and bake (keep in mind they are frozen so you'll need more time). Look out for more of their delicious recipes, or get the cookbook for yourself! Enjoy!

Sweet Corn and Green Chile Baked Flautas 

Ingredients

Cooking Spray

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 cup yellow or white onion, chopped

2 teaspoons chili powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 to 5 cloves garlic, chopped

3 cups cooked pinto beans

1 (4 ounce) can green chilies

Juice of 1/2 lime

1 cup sweet corn kernels

12 flour tortillas (we used gluten free tortillas) 

Optional

lettuce

tomatoes

salsa

avocado/guacamole 
sour cream*
cheese* 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil or spray with cooking spray.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds and turn off the heat.

In a big bowl combine the beans, chilies, and lime juice. Mash them with a potato masher or spoon until a paste forms (it can be chunky). Fold in the onion mixture and corn.

Warm your tortillas. Spread about 2 Tablespoons of your bean mixture in a line on the left (see below, or right if you're a rebel) side of the tortilla. Roll the tortilla up from left to right (right to left if you spread your mixture on the right). You can place a little of the mixture on the opposite end to help it stay closed if needed. Place the flauta seam side down on the baking sheet, leaving an inch or two between each one. Repeat until finished.

Lightly coat with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Turn over and bake “seam side” an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until golden. Serve warm with your toppings of choice.

*Keep in mind it won't be dairy free if that's what you're going for.

Mint Chip Smoothie

Ok so I know calling this a smoothie is a bit of a stretch, but whenever I am craving something sweet for lunch I often make this because it curbs my sweet tooth and is extremely low-cal (180 calories to be exact.....side note, the nutrition information for the Mint Chip Dessert says 170 on the website, but my carton says 150). Bonus! You could also make it in lieu of a regular milkshake for dessert if you want something less caloric or you are going dairy-free. Now I am not fully dairy-free and as of right now I don't know that I ever will be, but I am somewhat being more mindful about the things I eat. Not always, obviously, but for the most part. I use Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk in most of my smoothies and recently discovered their Cashew Milk which I am excited to try. I also discovered this So Delicious brand as I was looking for a dairy-free alternative to traditional ice cream. I am a huge fan of anything Mint Chocolate Chip and this dairy-free dessert is nothing short of amazing! And for everyone else with certain dietary needs or healthy lifestyles, it is also soy and gluten free! Yay! They have so many products, especially desserts, that I can't wait to try! Even if you aren't dairy-free, if you love mint chip, I guarantee you will love this product and this smoothie/shake! Enjoy!        

Mint Chip Smoothie

Ingredients

1/2 cup Mint Chip COCONUT MILK DAIRY-FREE FROZEN DESSERT

1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Handful of ice cubes

Optional

Scoop of protein powder

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until desired consistency.