Crispy Black Bean Tacos
Treat yourself to the bold flavors and irresistible crunch of these Crispy Black Bean Tacos—an easy, satisfying meal that's perfect for your next Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
- 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
For serving: shredded lettuce, mashed avocado or guacamole, sour cream or cashew crema, pickled red onions, chopped cilantro, salsa, lime wedges, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the center. Prepare all ingredients as listed in the Ingredients section to streamline the cooking process.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, chipotle pepper, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Stir and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in the black beans, vegetable broth, and simmer until warm. Mash the beans slightly with a spatula. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
- Brush a baking sheet with the remaining olive oil. Lay the tortillas on the sheet, coat both sides lightly with oil. Fill half of each tortilla with the black bean mixture and cheese. Fold into tacos, flipping them so the cheese side is down.
- Bake the tacos for 8-10 minutes, flip, then bake for another 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Let the tacos cool for a few minutes to crisp up further.
- Serve the crispy black bean tacos warm with your favorite toppings like cashew crema, cilantro, lime juice, or salsa.