Baked Veggie Taquitos

INGREDIENTS:

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
2. 1 small onion - diced
3. 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
4. 1 to 1 1/4 cup cooked black beans
5. 1 heaping tablespoon chili powder (i did not add this)
6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
7. 1 1/4 cup winter squash (roasted and smashed)
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to your taste)
9. 10-12 regular sized whole wheat tortillas 
10. 8-10 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11. Vegetable oil for brushing on the taquitos
12. Serve with salsa and/or sour cream

DIRECTIONS;

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Using a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and add chopped onion followed by chopped spinach.  When onions are softened, add black beans and continue t cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.  Add chili powder (if desired) and cuming and mix together well.  Add the winter squash and mix well to combine with other vegetables.  Add salt and pepper, stir, removed from heat.
3. Assembleyour taquitos; In a warmed tortilla, spoon on about 1/4 cup of the bean/squash mixture spread evenly in a row and top generously with cheese (i used about 1/8 cup), then roll up the tortilla, and place in generously greased 8 x 13 inch baking dish, edge down.  Continue with remaining taquitos, placing each snugged up.  Brush each taquito with vegetable oil.
4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes (mine took 15 minutes).  Serve with pico de gallo, salsa, and sour cream.