Tacos Dorado with Rice and Beans
Ingredients
Tacos Dorados:
- 1 cup Carolina® White Rice
- 1/3 cup canola oil, divided
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp canned chipotles in adobo, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 16 medium corn tortillas, warmed
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
Avocado Cream:
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and peeled
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
These hard-shell wrapped tacos dorados are filled with a tasty blend of chicken, beans, seasoned Carolina® White Rice and cheese all drizzled in a homemade avocado cream sauce.
Tacos Dorados
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat; cook onion, chipotles and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Stir in rice, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until well coated.
Step 2
Stir in broth and bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; let cool slightly.
Step 3
Meanwhile, pulse beans in a food processor until smooth. Stir in Monterey Jack and Cotija cheese.
Step 4
Spread 1/4 cup bean mixture down center of each tortilla. Top evenly with rice mixture and chicken. Roll up tightly; place seam side down on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tortillas with remaining oil.
Step 5
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until tortillas are golden brown and filling is heated through.
Avocado Cream
Step 6
Meanwhile, in a food processor, mix together avocados, lime juice, sour cream, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in cilantro.
Step 7
Serve tacos with avocado cream on the side for dipping.
How to Make Tacos Dorados
Make your own homemade tacos dorados, also known as golden tacos, taquitos and in some areas flautas, as they look like small flutes. This Latin American Inspired delicacy is a tasty way to spice up your average Taco Tuesday meal.
These crunchy and delicious tacos are quite simple to prepare, all you need is your filling, a bit of oil and a hot oven. In four simple steps, you’ve got a homemade restaurant-style meal:
- Spread the filling down the center of your tortillas.
- Roll them as best as possible and place them seam side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush the tortillas with oil
- Bake to golden, crispy perfection in just 10-15 minutes.
The Filling
The best part about enjoying tacos is personalizing them with tasty fillings, and these tacos dorados are no exception.
For over the top flavor, we’ve used white rice that has been sautéed with onion, chipotles and garlic and simmered in broth until fluffy!
To fill your corn or flour tortillas, start by layering with blended beans and cheese, and top with shredded chicken and your flavorful white rice.
How to Serve
Make sure to pair with a homemade avocado cream dipping sauce! Follow our step by step guide for even more delicious taste in every bite.
Pair these tacos with a plate of homemade Tres Quesos Rice, Salsa Verde Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice.
Ingredient Substitutions
If preferred, use flour tortillas.
