Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

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Black Bean Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

About recipe

These crispy, sheet‑pan Black Bean Tacos deliver plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients in a simple, budget-friendly meal. Finished with lime and cilantro, they’re flavorful, fresh, and satisfyingly wholesome.

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Ingredients (serves 1)

Black Bean Tacos

4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 Tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotle chiles in adobo)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained (do not rinse)
½ cup vegetable broth
4 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp kosher salt
8-12 corn tortillas

Cilantro Lime Sauce

¼ cup olive or avocado oil
¼ cup water
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 garlic cloves
½ tsp salt
Juice of 2 limes
½ cup mayonnaise

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Brush a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil.
Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Add bell pepper and onion; cook 5 to 6 minutes, until soft. Add garlic, adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin; cook 2 more minutes, until aromatic.
Add black beans and broth. Use a potato masher or the back of wooden spoon to partially mash about half of the black beans. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Place tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds, until tortillas are warm and pliable. Arrange tortillas on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle half of the tortilla with a little cheese, followed by a spoonful of the black bean mixture. Top with another light sprinkle of cheese, and fold over tortilla; press to adhere. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melty and tortillas are slightly crisp. Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring tacos to a platter and garnishing with toppings of choice

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