Description
Craving a quick dinner idea that’s crispy, creamy, and packed with flavor? These Crispy Black Bean Tacos are a perfect weeknight option made with simple pantry staples. Filled with seasoned mashed black beans, melted cheese, and topped with fresh cilantro and crema, they’re a vegetarian delight you can whip up in 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe, healthy snack, or satisfying food idea, these tacos deliver every time. Ideal for quick lunches, dinner ideas, or party appetizers!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
8 small corn tortillas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream or Mexican crema, for topping
Lime wedges, for serving
Optional: avocado slices, pickled onions, hot sauce
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Add cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir briefly to bloom the spices.
3. Stir in black beans, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
4. Slightly mash the beans in the skillet using a fork or potato masher. Cook 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
5. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
6. Fill each tortilla with a spoonful of beans and shredded cheese. Fold in half.
7. In a clean skillet, lightly oil and pan-fry tacos for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
8. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, sour cream, and lime. Add extras like avocado or hot sauce as desired.
Notes
Lightly oil both sides of the tortilla for extra crispiness.
Slightly mash the beans to help the filling stay in place.
Use medium heat to avoid burning while achieving a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 12
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