Tasty Taquitos

Tasty Taquitos

Ingredients	6 servings	12 servings
Salsa, jarred, ready to eat	1/2 cup	1 cup
Cooked chicken, boneless, skinless, finely chopped	1 cup	2 cups
Corn, fresh, canned or frozen	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Green onion	2 Tbsp	1/4 cup
Green bell pepper, finely chopped	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded	1/4 cup	1/2 cup
Black beans	3/4 cup	1 & 1/2 cups
Vegetable oil	1 tsp	2 tsp
Pepper	1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
Tortillas, whole grain, 8"	6	12

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In medium bowl, combine salsa, chicken, corn, green onion, bell pepper, beans, pepper and cheese.
Soften tortillas on stove top or in microwave and spoon filling onto center of tortilla. Roll up tightly. Place toothpick in center to secure.
Place tortillas roll side down on baking sheet, brush with oil. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.
Serve 1 taquito per child.
We served Tasty Taquitos with green beans and milk for a balanced meal.

Food for thought: Taquitos can be made in advance, frozen and reheated. They serve as a great on-the-go food if needed and can include almost any vegetable you have left over.