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Overhead view of crispy black bean tacos stacked on a plate with a bowl of sauce on the side.

Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Course: Appetizer, dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Comfort food, crispy, Easy, quick
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
These crispy black bean tacos use pantry staples and are quick and easy to make for any busy night of the week.
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Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 (15oz)(439g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable broth (or broth of choice)
  • 8 ounces (226.5g) shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • Cook the onions in a little oil until they begin to soften, then stir in the tomato paste and seasonings. Be sure to stir constantly so the seasonings and tomato paste do not burn.
  • Stir in the beans and broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. With the back of a spoon, a fork, or a potato masher, mash the beans to make a thick bean mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat and add enough avocado oil to coat the bottom of the pan. After the pan is hot, carefully place a corn tortilla in the oil. On one half of the tortilla, spread about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the bean mixture, then sprinkle a little shredded cheese on top. Fold the tortilla over the cheese using a fork or spatula.
  • Continue frying the taco until golden brown, then carefully flip it and fry the other side until golden brown as well. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. NUTRITION FACTS: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.

Nutrition

Serving: 3tacos | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 782IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 2mg
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