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Crispy tacos topped with herbs and lime wedges beside avocado dip.
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Baked Black Bean Tacos

Crispy oven-baked black bean tacos filled with smoky, spiced beans and melty vegan cheese. A quick, cozy dinner that’s full of flavor and fun!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 519kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 400g Cans Black Beans Drained and Rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water or Veggie Broth
  • Juice of 1/2 Lime
  • Salt to Taste
  • Pepper to Taste
  • 1 cup Grated Vegan Cheese
  • 8 Tortillas Small
  • Spray Oil or Olive Oil for Brushing

To Serve

  • Avocado crema
  • Chopped chives
  • Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C fan bake (or 220°C/400°F conventional oven). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until soft.
  • Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in beans, tomato paste, soy sauce, and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, then mash most of the beans. Stir in lime juice and season to taste.
  • Spoon the bean mixture onto half of each tortilla, sprinkle with vegan cheese, and fold over.
  • Arrange on the tray, brush tops with oil, and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.

To serve:

  • Sprinkle with chives and coriander leaves
  • Dunk your tacos into the avocado crema

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1778mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 8mg