Crunchy Baked Black Bean Mini Tacos
Crunchy Baked Black Bean Mini Tacos with creamy avocado, tangy pickled red onions, juicy diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Perfect for appetizers, party snacks, or dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Total Time28 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers and Light Bites, Entrées, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 138kcal
For the Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ cup tomato based salsa your favorite
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
For the Avocado
- 2 avocado peel and pit removed
- squeeze of fresh lime juice
- salt to taste
For the Tacos
- 12 mini tortillas sometimes called Street Tacos (use corn tortillas for gluten free)
- Quick Pickled Red Onions
- chopped fresh cilantro
- diced tomato
For the Black Beans
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Add the cumin, chili powder, and oregano, and sauté 1 minute. Add the black beans and salsa. Stir to combine and smash the beans a little with the back of a wooden spoon. Don't smash them all, you want some texture to remain. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes. Add a squeeze of lime juice and stir.
For the Avocado
Meanwhile, smash the avocados on a plate or in a bowl. Add a squeeze of lime and dash of salt, to taste, and stir to combine.
For the Tacos
Spread 1 tablespoon of avocado on a tortilla. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of black beans on top of the avocado. Top with a few pickled red onions, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato. Fold the tortilla in half and secure with a toothpick. Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy. Remove toothpicks. Enjoy!
This recipe makes roughly 12 mini tacos, which will feed 4 as a meal or 6-8 as a party appetizer.
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.1mg