Smoky Refried Bean and Cheese Flautas

Ingredients

• 400 g tinned refried beans
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 150 g cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp chipotle paste
• 500 ml sunflower oil
• 150 ml soured cream
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 15 g fresh coriander

Method

1. 1

   Mix the refried beans with chipotle paste and smoked paprika. Season well.

2. 2

   Warm the tortillas briefly so they are pliable. Spread a thin line of the bean mixture along the centre of each tortilla, top with grated cheddar, and roll tightly into a cigar shape. Secure with a cocktail stick.

3. 3

   Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan to 180°C. Fry the flautas in batches, seam-side down first, for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy all over. Drain on kitchen paper.

4. 4

   Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss with chopped coriander and a pinch of salt for a quick salsa.

5. 5

   Remove the cocktail sticks from the flautas and arrange on a serving plate.

6. 6

   Serve with the tomato salsa and soured cream for dipping.