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Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Crispy Black Bean Tacos: Savory Crunch for Easy Dinners

These Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a quick, flavorful, vegetarian meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 can Canned Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Vegetable Stock/Broth
  • to taste Spices (Cumin, Chili Powder, etc.) adjust according to preference
Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas warm and pliable
  • 1 cup Cheese (Pepper Jack or Vegan Cheese) omit for vegan version

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Microwave
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chopped chipotle pepper, and spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then mix in tomato paste.
  2. Add the drained black beans and vegetable stock to the skillet. Lightly mash beans while stirring, simmer for 5 minutes and mix in fresh lime juice before removing from heat.
  3. Wrap corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds to make them warm and pliable.
  4. On a greased baking sheet, lay each tortilla flat, fill half with the black bean mixture, and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold over to form tacos.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake tacos for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
  6. Remove tacos from oven, let cool for a few minutes before serving with toppings like avocado, salsa, or fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prepare all ingredients ahead of time, steam tortillas to prevent cracking, and allow tacos to cool briefly after baking for optimal crunch.

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