Crispy Black Bean Tacos
These Crispy Black Bean Tacos feature a savory spiced bean filling and melty cheese baked inside corn tortillas until golden and perfectly crisp. A quick, easy, and incredibly satisfying vegetarian and vegan-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan-Adaptable
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
optional: 1 chipotle pepper (from a can, packed in adobo sauce), finely chopped OR 1 tablespoon adobo sauce for less spice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
two 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup vegetable broth or stock
1 lime, juiced
8–10 corn tortillas
6 ounces Pepper Jack or melty cheese of choice, freshly shredded
kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Prep all ingredients.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet. Cook onion with salt for 3-4 min until translucent.
- Add garlic and optional chipotle. Cook 30 sec.
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 min.
- Add black beans. Cook 1-2 min. Add vegetable broth, simmer, and mash beans slightly. Cook 1-2 min to thicken.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Wrap tortillas in damp paper towel. Microwave 30 sec to steam.
- Brush baking sheet with remaining 2 tbsp oil. Place tortillas on sheet, coating both sides.
- Spread bean mixture on half of each tortilla. Top with cheese. Fold over.
- Bake 8-10 min. Flip tacos. Bake another 8-10 min until golden and crisp. Cool 2-3 min.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- For vegan tacos, use plant-based cheese.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or toaster oven to maintain crispness.
- The filling can be made up to 3 days ahead.
- Omit chipotle for a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tacos
- Calories: 481 calories
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 913.5 mg
- Fat: 12.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g (estimated)
- Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
- Fiber: 10.9 g
- Protein: 20 g
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