Crispy Chipotle Black Bean Tacos
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
servings
Ingredients
- 8 small tortillas, corn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, yellow
- 2 cups black beans
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place the corn tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 15 seconds, set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes. Add the salt and beans, cook for an additional 5 minutes then add the chipotle sauce. Cook until sauce is thick, about 3 minutes.
- Spoon 1/4 cup of the bean mixture into a corn tortilla and top with a sprinkle of cheese.
- Heat the remaining oil in a pan over medium heat. Fold the tortilla in half to cover the beans and cheese, then cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook until cheese is crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas and beans.
- Top tortillas with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Comments
Is Chipotle sauce, Chipotle in adobo pureed?
Hi Kristin,
You can purchase Chipotle sauce at your local grocery store, or you can make your own. Here’s a recipe to get you started: http://armagazine.com/2tQx8AQ
Enjoy!