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Crispy & Cheesy Black Bean Tacos
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Crispy & Cheesy Black Bean Tacos

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • oil (for the pan and for frying)Pantry30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)Pantry480 g
  • broth (plus more if needed)Pantry120 ml
  • chipotle adobo pastePantry20 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices3 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • chili powderSpices2 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • tortillas (flour or corn)Bakery8 pieces
  • Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • avocado (mashed for quick guacamole)Produce2 pieces
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (chopped, for serving)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

413kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
16 g
Fat
20 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the aromatics

    • Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    Step 1
  2. Build the black bean filling

    • Add the tomato paste, black beans, broth, chipotle adobo paste and spices.
    • Stir everything together and let it cook down.
    Step 2
  3. Mash and thicken

    • Mash most of the beans to thicken the filling.
    • Loosen with a splash more broth if it gets too thick.
    Step 3
  4. Make the quick guacamole

    • Mash the avocado in a bowl with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
    Step 4
  5. Fill and fold the tacos

    • Lay the tortillas out and scatter shredded cheese over one half.
    • Spoon the black beans on top and add more cheese.
    • Fold in half to seal shut.
    Step 5
  6. Fry until crispy

    • Heat a little oil in the pan.
    • Cook the tacos on both sides until golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and gooey.
    Step 6
  7. Stuff and serve

    • Open the tacos up and fill with guacamole and cilantro.
    • Add lettuce, onion or protein such as steak or chicken if you like.
    • Serve warm.
    Step 7