Spice up your weeknights with these Crispy Black Bean Tacos! Bursting with flavor and texture, this simple dish is a vegan’s dream come true. Packed with sautéed vegetables, seasoned black beans, and vegan cheese, these tacos are the ultimate comfort food.
This recipe is Budget, Vegan, Gluten-Free (if using corn tortillas), and Quick. The main ingredients are black beans and tortillas.
Let’s turn up the heat with this perfect recipe for gatherings, weeknight dinners, or whenever you crave Mexican cuisine!
Crispy Black Bean Tacos Recipe
Bring the delicious essence of Mexican cuisine right into your kitchen with these crispy, oven-baked tacos. The blend of spices and flavors makes this dish irresistibly good.
Preparing the Filling
- Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper.
- Add black beans and cook until heated.
- Stir in your choice of seasoning.
- Add chipotle or paprika paste and mash the beans roughly.
Assembling and Baking the Tacos
- Fill tortillas with the bean mixture and vegan cheese.
- Brush with oil and bake at 200C/400F until crispy.
Serving
- Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.
Crispy Black Bean Tacos
hese Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a quick and versatile dish that is sure to become a family favorite. With customizable toppings and fillings, each taco can be a unique culinary creation.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups Black beans
- 8 Tortillas corn or flour
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Red bell pepper diced
- 1 Fresh chili or jalapeno minced (optional)
- 1 tsp Seasoning e.g., cumin, chili powder, Mexican spice blend
- 1 tbsp Chipotle or paprika paste
- 1 cup Vegan cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in a skillet. Add black beans and cook until heated. Stir in the seasoning, chili or jalapeno, and chipotle or paprika paste. Mash the beans roughly.
- Assemble Tacos: Preheat your oven to 200C/400F. Fill each tortilla with the bean mixture and sprinkle with vegan cheese.
- Bake: Place the filled tortillas on a baking sheet and brush the tops with a bit of oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Garnish your tacos with salsa, guacamole, or chopped cilantro and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, make sure to use corn tortillas.
You can switch out the vegan cheese for a non-dairy alternative of your choice.
Feel free to add other vegetables like sweet corn or diced tomatoes for extra flavors and textures.
You can switch out the vegan cheese for a non-dairy alternative of your choice.
Feel free to add other vegetables like sweet corn or diced tomatoes for extra flavors and textures.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal