Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian)
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Enjoy Crispy Sheet Pan Black Bean Tacos (Vegetarian) bursting with flavor! Easy weeknight recipe ready in 45 minutes—give it a try today!
- Author: Rania
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately two tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- Optional: 1 chipotle pepper (from a can), finely chopped OR 1 tablespoon adobo sauce for less spice
- 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 generously
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and optional chipotle pepper; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute.
- Add drained black beans and vegetable broth; mash slightly to combine, then stir in lime juice.
- Warm corn tortillas in the microwave wrapped in damp paper towels for about 30 seconds.
- On a baking sheet, drizzle remaining olive oil. Fill each tortilla with the black bean mixture and top with cheese; fold over.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then flip tacos and bake an additional 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for 2–3 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg