Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos Recipe
Crispy Sheet-Pan Black Bean Tacos are a flavorful and easy vegetarian meal featuring spiced black beans cooked with sautéed onions and taco seasoning, then baked on a sheet pan until the tortillas become perfectly crispy. Topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and optionally served with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges, these tacos offer a delicious, quick-to-prepare dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 tacos 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Bean Filling
- 5 tbsp neutral oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
For the Tacos
- 8 (6-inch) yellow corn tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings
- Sour cream
- Cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare and Sauté the Onions: Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425°F. Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onion and season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and develop a sweet flavor, approximately 7 minutes.
- Add Taco Seasoning to Onions: Stir in 1 tablespoon more oil along with the taco seasoning. Continue cooking and stirring for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Cook Black Beans: Add the rinsed black beans along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer while mashing down some of the beans with the back of a spoon, thickening the mixture, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Tacos on Sheet Pan: Grease a large metal baking sheet with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Arrange the warmed tortillas in a single layer, ensuring one side of each tortilla is coated with the oil. Spoon about a scant 1/4 cup of the bean mixture onto one half of each tortilla, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican blend cheese on top. Fold each tortilla over the cheese to form a taco, allowing them to crack slightly if needed. Flip the tacos so the side with cheese faces down on the baking sheet.
- Bake Tacos Until Crispy: Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the tacos are golden brown and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the tacos carefully and continue baking for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, until the other side is also golden and crisp.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy black bean tacos to a serving platter. Serve warm with optional sour cream, fresh cilantro leaves, and lime wedges on the side for added flavor and brightness.
Notes
- You can easily adjust the spice level by choosing a mild or hot taco seasoning blend.
- For extra crispiness, use a metal baking sheet rather than a dark nonstick pan.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking when folding.
- If you prefer, substitute black beans with pinto beans or refried beans.
- To make this recipe vegan, omit cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative and skip sour cream or use vegan sour cream.
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