Description
Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian) are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With a golden-brown exterior and a flavorful black bean filling, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes, they can be customized with your favorite fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and pickled onions, ensuring that everyone at the table will enjoy this hearty vegetarian dish. Perfect for taco night, this recipe is budget-friendly, made with pantry staples, and offers a deliciously rich flavor profile that will please both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- optional: 1 chipotle pepper (from a can, packed in adobo sauce), finely chopped OR 1 tablespoon adobo sauce for less spice
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent. Add garlic and optional chipotle; cook briefly.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices; mix well.
- Add black beans and vegetable broth; simmer while mashing slightly. Squeeze lime juice and adjust seasoning.
- Microwave tortillas wrapped in damp paper towel for 30 seconds.
- Assemble tacos by spreading the bean mixture on half of each tortilla, sprinkle cheese, then fold.
- Bake on a greased sheet for 8–10 minutes, flip, then bake for an additional 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg