Crispy Black Bean + Cheddar Tacos
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
40-50minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
40-50minutes
Ingredients
Black Bean Tacos: Crispy Black Bean + Cheddar
  • 8 organic corn tortillas
  • 1 1/2-2cups Southwestern Black Beans, Vegetarian Style
  • 6ounces cheddar cheesegrated
Optional Garnishes
  • pico de gallo
  • salsa
  • red cabbageshredded
  • romaine lettuceshredded
  • guacamole
  • avocado
  • Crema Mexicanacan substitute sour cream
  • cotija cheese
  • fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet add 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil. Bring to medium-high heat. When pre-heated, add a tortilla and cook for 3-5 minutes. Flip tortilla. Spoon black bean mixture on half of the corn tortilla. Sprinkle 3/4 ounce grated cheddar cheese over black beans. With tongs, fold half of corn tortilla over side with beans and cheese. Press down lightly to keep filling intact and maintain taco shape. Move aside in skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Flip taco to crisp and lightly brown on other side for 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Repeat 3 more times. May need to add an additional teaspoon of peanut oil after first two tacos. Move to baking sheet once crisp.
  3. Hold temperature of first 4 tacos in the oven while cooking additional tacos.
  4. Add remaining tablespoon of peanut oil to pan. When warmed to medium-high heat, add 1 corn tortilla at a time following the above process.
  5. Serve immediately. Garnish with options above.
Recipe Notes

Any additional black-bean filling can be refrigerated for several days to make additional tacos or riced cauliflower and black bean bowls. Filling can also be frozen for later-use.

Recipe courtesy of www.sisterspicekitchen.com 
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