Vegan Black Bean Taquitos with Fresh Mango Salsa

This simple vegan taquitos recipe is a healthy weeknight dinner option for the whole family. It’s packed with fiber-filled beans, sauteed red onion, and then topped with a flavorful mango and tomato salsa. You can make this healthy taco night recipe within 45 minutes.

If you are anything like my family, you love a good taco. The next time you are in the mood for Mexican, you have got to make these vegan black bean taquitos with fresh mango salsa. Taco Tuesday has never tasted so good with this easy weeknight dinner.

Highlights of This Recipe

This meal is a pretty one. And, it tastes as great as it looks. You’ll definitely impress your guests with this colorful dish. The mango salsa really pops out over the taquitos.

Taquitos are delicious. This recipe is an appetizing one, for sure. You’ll be so satisfied by these hearty taquitos, that you won’t need any sides to go with them.

It will feed your whole family. This recipe can make about 10 taquitos which is perfect for a family of four. It’s an easy recipe and is a huge hit in my family.

You can customize this dish. If you are not a raw onion fan, leave it out of the salsa. Add a dollop of guacamole for more creaminess. Make them yours! 

This dish is simple to make. As a busy mom, an easy dinner is a priority for me. I am certain you will love how quickly you can throw together homemade taquitos. 

The mango salsa is the perfect addition. Scoop the salsa on top, enjoy it as a side dish, or dip your tortilla chips into it. There’s nothing better than homemade salsa, right?

What Are Vegan Taquitos?

Vegan taquitos are a delicious dairy-free rolled-up taco. This recipe is free from cheese, cream, meat, and eggs. It’s easy on the stomach and healthy on the body. If you like vegan tacos, you’ll love these warm, hearty, and tasty taquitos.

How to Serve These Vegan Taquitos

The taquitos are hearty and great as a meal. You may also want to include a few sides with this dish. Some of my favorite Mexican recipes for sides include fresh corn on the cob, Spanish rice, a Mexican-inspired salad, or roasted zucchini.

The Ingredients

Here is everything you will need for the mango salsa. 

Mango-You will want to make sure you find yourself a ripe and fresh mango. This salsa won’t taste good if you use hard mango. 

Red onion-While any onion will work, I typically choose red onions because of the awesome health benefits.

Jalepeno-Don’t worry, you will remove the seeds which will take the heat away. Jalapeno is used for flavor only in this salsa. 

Tomato-Like the mango, find large ripe and fresh tomatoes for this recipe. It will make all of the difference.

Lime juice-This fresh citrus juice will help combine all of the flavors together in the perfect way.

Here is everything you will need for the black bean taquitos.

Avocado oil-This is used to saute the black bean mixture.

Black beans-You will use two cans of black beans for this recipe. These beans are the main ingredient of these taquitos. They are one of the best plant-based protein options, in my opinion.  

Red onion-You will use diced red onion to saute into the black bean mixture. This will add a wonderful flavor to the beans. White or yellow onion will work, as well.

Nutritional yeast-This vegan cheese alternative is great for adding to Mexican food and it is highly nutritious! 

Corn tortillas-You can certainly use small flour tortillas instead but I highly recommend corn tortillas.

Salsa-Grab a jar of your favorite restaurant-style salsa to pour over the top of these taquitos. 

Seasonings– This includes chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.

How to Make These Plant-Based Taquitos

Step One: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of avocado oil into the pan. Once the oil is slightly hot, add in the diced red onion and cook them for roughly 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute. You want the onions to cook slowly, so adjust the heat if they are burning.

Next, add the rinsed black beans and seasonings and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes or so. Stir every minute. At the 2-minute mark, use a potato masher to mash the black bean mixture until it has a pasty and chunky texture. Leave some black beans whole. Last, add the nutritional yeast, give it a good stir, and cook for 2 more minutes. Set the mixture aside. 

Step two: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×11 casserole dish with cooking spray or avocado oil. Place one heaping spoonful of salsa onto the bottom of the dish and spread it out evenly with the back of a spoon. You can skip this step if you would like crispier taquitos.

Step three: Only use warmed tortillas. Place 8 corn tortillas on a microwavable plate. Lay a damp paper towel over the tortillas. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds. This will keep the tortillas from breaking. Make sure to keep the wet paper towel over the heated tortillas while you prepare each tortillas. *You can also heat them individually on a frying pan. Place them on a hot pan for 15 seconds on each side or until warmed through.

Step four: Grab one warmed tortilla and set it in the palm of your non-dominant hand. Grab about 1/4 cup of the bean mixture with a spoon and spread it in the center of the tortilla from one side to the other. Gently and tightly roll up the tortilla. Place it into the casserole dish, seam side down. Complete this step with all 8 tortillas, lining them up next to each other until the dish is completely full. 

Step five: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. 

Step six: Make the mango salsa while the taquitos are in the oven. Chop all of your ingredients and place everything into a small to medium bowl. Give it all a good toss. Place the salsa in the fridge to chill until you are ready to eat.

Step seven: Remove the casserole dish from the oven. Pour about 1/2 cup to 1 cup of the salsa over the top of the taquitos. Roughly spread it over all of the rolled tortillas with the back of a spoon. Place the uncovered dish back into the oven for another 10 minutes to allow the salsa to warm up.

Step eight: Remove the taquitos from the oven and allow them to cool for about 5 minutes. Scoop the fresh mango salsa over the top of the taquitos once you are ready to eat them. Enjoy!

How Long Will These Taquitos Last as Leftovers

The black bean taquitos can last up to two days in the fridge. However, they do get soggy. While I do enjoy them the next day for lunch, they are crispier the day you make them. 

To reheat, add the desired cold taquitos to a microwavable plate. *Make sure there is no mango salsa on top. If so, scoop it off. You want the salsa to stay cold. Place a paper towel or microwave cover over the top and heat them until warm all of the way through. 

Other Toppings You May Like

While these taquitos are literally perfect the way they are, feel free to add any of these optional toppings.

For the salsa, you can add:

Pineapple chunks

Avocado

Chopped red bell pepper

Peaches

For the taquitos, you can add:

Vegan sour cream

Guacamole

Dairy-free cheese

Fresh cilantro

​Pico de Gallo

Green onion

Tips + Modifications

If you enjoy a spicy kick, add some of the jalapeno seeds to the salsa.

Make sure to use warm tortillas when adding the taco filling and rolling them.

You can definitely use small flour tortillas instead of corn. I just prefer the taste of corn tortillas.

Double the recipe to make 16 taquitos to feed a large gathering. 

Other Vegan Recipes To Try

The Best Zucchini, Garlic, and Corn Saute is inspired by summer vegetables and is crunchy, flavorful, and a healthy BBQ simple side dish. It’s exactly what you need at your next BBQ. It has fresh summer corn and zucchini sauteed in fresh garlic, coconut oil, and seasonings and it’s absolutely delicious. 

This healthy and vegan version of the viral TikTok crispy fried tacos is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners. Make these easy, healthy, and delicious crispy black bean tacos for dinner tonight. A meal that your whole family will love. Grab a few simple ingredients and a frying pan and have these Easy Vegan Crispy Fried Tortillas with Black Beans on the table in no time.

Enjoy!

XOXO

Michelle