Description
Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian) are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. These tacos feature a hearty black bean filling spiced with chili powder and smoked paprika, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas and baked until golden brown and crispy. Customizable with an array of fresh toppings like guacamole, salsa, and shredded lettuce, they cater to diverse tastes while ensuring a nutritious meal packed with protein and fiber. Ready in just 45 minutes, these vegetarian tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- optional: 1 chipotle pepper, finely chopped OR 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- two 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup vegetable broth or stock
- 1 lime, juiced
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 6 ounces Pepper Jack or melty cheese of choice, freshly shredded
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and chipotle; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spices and tomato paste; then add drained black beans and vegetable broth. Simmer briefly, mashing beans slightly.
- Warm corn tortillas in the microwave for pliability.
- Assemble tacos on a baking sheet: fill each tortilla with black bean mixture and cheese before folding.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; flip and bake another 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg