Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian)
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos, a vegetarian favorite that’s perfect for busy weeknights! This quick and easy recipe features hearty black beans seasoned to perfection, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas and baked until golden and crispy. The beauty of these tacos is their versatility; you can customize them with an array of toppings like creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, or vibrant pickled onions. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful meal that satisfies your cravings while being packed with fiber and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos each) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
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
- 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
- for serving, as desired: shredded lettuce, mashed avocado or guacamole, pickled red onions, chopped cilantro, salsa of choice, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add garlic and spices; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in black beans and vegetable broth; mash slightly for binding.
- Warm corn tortillas in the microwave.
- Brush baking sheet with olive oil and assemble tacos by filling tortillas with the bean mixture and cheese.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, flip, then bake for another 8–10 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg