Description
Craving a quick, satisfying, and budget-friendly meal? These Crispy Black Bean Tacos deliver on all fronts. With crispy corn tortillas, creamy spiced black beans, gooey cheese, and a tangy sour cream finish, this dish is both comforting and fresh. Perfect for quick breakfast, easy dinner, or even a healthy snack, these tacos are a vegetarian favorite that can be customized to suit any taste. Whether you're exploring new dinner ideas or need easy food ideas on a busy weeknight, this easy recipe will hit the spot.
Ingredients
8 corn tortillas
1 tablespoon oil
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add black beans and mash slightly with the back of a spoon or masher. Cook for 2–3 minutes to combine flavors, then remove from heat.
4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
5. Spoon black bean mixture onto one side of each tortilla, top with shredded cheese, and fold in half.
6. In a clean skillet, heat a bit more oil over medium. Fry tacos 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
7. Drain on paper towels, then top with sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice before serving.
8. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Warm tortillas before folding to prevent them from cracking during cooking.
Adjust spices to taste or add hot sauce if you like more heat.
For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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