Black Bean Flautas

2 x 16oz cans black beans including liquid
2 tsp chili powder
.5 tsp cumin
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf

12 x 6 inch flour tortillas
1 bunch scallions, chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
2 cup grated cheddar
salsa and/or sour cream for dipping

In med saucepan, combine the beans, bean liquid, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and bay leaf. Simmer over low for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Drain the bean mixture, reserving the liquid. Mash the beans, adding liquid for desired consistency.

Preheat oven to 400. Fill tortillas with 1 or 2 heaping tablespoons of bean mixture. Top with scallions, tomatoes, and cheese. Roll each filled tortilla into a tube shape and place on baking pan, seam side down. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes.