Where’s the beef? These tacos don’t need it! Crispy Black Bean Tacos are an easy and cheap weeknight meal that comes together quickly. These tacos are stuffed with a delicious, seasoned chipotle black bean filling and baked until crispy and golden.
Ingredients
Avocado oil for cooking
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped.
4 cloves garlic minced or grated.
1/2 tsp dry oregano
1/2 tsp powdered red chile
2, 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 chipotle peppers from a can packed in adobo sauce, minced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
8–10 corn tortillas
Salt and pepper to taste
Lime wedges for serving
Avocado slices or Cilantro Lime Sauce for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425F. To a large rimmed baking sheet, drizzle about 2 tablespoons of oil and brush to evenly coat.
2. Heat up a medium sized sauté pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan to warm through. Add the onions along with a pinch of salt and sauté until softened. Stir in the garlic, sauteing until fragrant.
3. Sprinkle in the oregano, and red chile and stir to combine. Add in the black beans and chipotle peppers and continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and with a potato masher or the back of a large cooking spoon, lightly mash your beans until the mixture starts to bind together then remove from heat. If the mixture is loose, cook for an extra 2-3 minutes and allow to sit for a few minutes to thicken. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
5. Wrap the stack of tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15-30 seconds to steam them. Take each taco and place on the greased baking sheet, giving a flip to coat both sides in oil. To each tortilla, spread about 2-3 tablespoons of the mashed black beans over half a tortilla and fold it over. To make sure your taco stays closed after folding, carefully flip the taco over so the filling placed on the bottom of the taco is weighing down on the other side.
6. Arrange the folded tortillas on the greased baking sheet in a single layer with space between the tacos. Place in the oven to bake for 8 minutes, then carefully flip the tacos and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until nice and golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes to allow them to crisp up more and enjoy served with extra lime and salsas of choice.

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