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Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Crispy Black Bean Tacos: A Flavorful Spin on Taco Night

Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a delightful vegetarian option that combine smoky black beans and melted cheese in a quick, hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinsed
  • 1 Onion Diced, yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 pcs Chipotle Peppers In adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Stock Water is a substitute
For the Tacos
  • 6 Corn Tortillas Warm to prevent cracking
  • 1 cup Cheese Pepper Jack or Vegan Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For coating tortillas
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add diced onion and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and chipotle peppers, cook for 1 minute.
  2. Mix in rinsed black beans and vegetable stock, mash beans slightly, simmer for 5 minutes, then add lime juice.
  3. Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), prepare baking sheet with olive oil, fill tortillas with black bean mixture, sprinkle cheese, and fold.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving with toppings like guacamole or salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These crispy tacos are perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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