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Friday, November 15, 2013

Crunchy Black Bean Tacos


Crunchy Black Bean Tacos

I love these black bean tacos!  They are easy to make and so flavorful! 

Ingredients:
2 cups black beans, cooked
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons dried cilantro (or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro)
4-6 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 corn tortillas

Directions:
Lightly puree or mash black beans, mix with cilantro and spices.  Grate cheese and have it ready.  In a large non-stick skillet add a few tablespoons of oil and heat over medium-high heat.  Add one corn tortilla at a time and let each get hot in the oil for a few seconds.  Then add about 1/4 cup of the bean filling to one half of the tortilla.  Top with a sprinkle of grated cheese.  Using a spatula, carefully fold the tortilla over so it forms a shell.  Press down lightly on the tortilla so it holds its shape.  As the first tortilla cooks, move it to the side and do a second.  Repeat.  Cook each taco for about 3 minutes per side until they are nicely browned and crispy.  Serve tacos with toppings such as hot sauce, salsa, avocados, and sour cream.
*Note: corn tortillas are resilient to heat, don't worry about burning them.  Just cook them on each side long enough to get them really crispy!


By: Endless Summer

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