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Crispy Black Bean Tacos

Crispy black bean tacos feature a crunchy, flavorful filling of seasoned black beans, topped with gooey pepper jack cheese and a bright cilantro-lime sauce, delivering a delicious and satisfying meal in just 20-30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can black beans Look for low sodium if controlling salt.
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro Choose bright green with fresh aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Use for cooking beans.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 pieces gluten-free corn tortillas Thicker tortillas work best for crisping.
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese Grate from a block for better melt.
  • to taste sour cream or vegan alternative For serving.
  • juice from 1 lime lime juice Used in the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and set an oven rack in the center.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add black beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Lay corn tortillas on a baking sheet. Fill each with the black bean mixture and sprinkle with grated pepper jack cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until crispy and cheese is melted.
Cilantro Lime Sauce
  1. Blend fresh cilantro with lime juice, salt, and a little water until smooth and bright green.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy tacos with the cilantro lime sauce and a dollop of sour cream or vegan alternative.

Notes

Make the sauce slightly thinner for easier spreading. You can easily modify this recipe by adding more vegetables or using a vegan cheese alternative.