Description
These Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a quick and easy vegetarian meal made with simple pantry staples like black beans, corn tortillas, and cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, these tacos are crunchy, flavorful, and feed the whole family.
Ingredients
0.75 cup black beans
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
8 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the black beans, then mash them in a bowl to a chunky texture.
2. Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice to the mashed beans and mix well.
3. Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
4. Spoon the bean mixture onto half of each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and fold in half.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook tacos on each side for about 3 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
7. Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
These tacos are best served immediately while still hot and crisp.
If reheating, use a skillet instead of the microwave to preserve crunch.
Experiment with add-ins like corn, chopped onions, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg