Description
Make crispy, flavorful tacos right on a sheet pan. This method saves you time and creates perfectly crunchy shells. You get a satisfying vegetarian meal ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the black beans with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- Place the tortillas on the prepared sheet pan. Spread the seasoned black beans evenly over one half of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheese over the beans.
- Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling, pressing gently. Arrange them in a single layer on the pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the tortillas are golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted.
- Carefully flip each taco halfway through the baking time for even crispness.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Let the tacos cool for 1-2 minutes before adding your chosen toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Warm your tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave before assembling. This makes them more pliable and prevents cracking.
- Do not overfill the tortillas. Too much filling can cause them to break open during baking.
- For extra flavor, add a spoonful of corn or diced bell peppers to the bean mixture.
- Leftover tacos lose their crispness. Reheat them in an oven or toaster oven to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (without toppings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg