My family eats a fair amount of meat, but for budget purposes I like to keep a growing list of frugal meatless dinner ideas in my back pocket to add balance in my frugal meal plan.  These crispy black bean tacos are a meatless dinner that my whole family eats with gusto! They are simple and made with just a few pantry ingredients. Don’t let the simple ingredients fool you though.  That crispy shell makes them surprisingly addictive.

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Crispy black bean tacos

Crispy and delicious black bean tacos made with pantry ingredients

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword crispy black bean tacos

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4

Author Tara Buss

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked black beans
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 10-12 corn tortillas
• 2 tbsp oil avocado, olive, coconut, etc.

Instructions

1. Drain liquid from beans and place in a bowl.

2. Stir in salt, chili powder, and cumin and smash beans slightly.

3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

4. When oil is hot, place a tortilla in skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Flip over to the other side and fill with a small amount of beans. Fold over half of the tortilla and smash with a spatula. 

5. When first side is brown and crispy, flip over to brown the second side.  Remove from pan and place on plate to drain.  Repeat with remainder of tacos.

Recipe Notes

A small amount of shredded cheese may be added to the beans if desired.  About 4 oz of Pepperjack is delicious in them.

Crispy black bean tacos

Place a couple of tortillas in a hot oiled skillet.

Flip over and fill half with a small amount of smashed beans.

Fold over and smash down with a spatula or spoon.

Cook until browned and flip over to brown second side.

Working in batches like above can be helpful to get the job done in a timely manner.  

Time to eat!  Serve hot and crispy with any taco toppings you enjoy including but not limited to sour cream, salsa, cheese, lettuce, and salsa.