Refried Bean Tacos Recipe
Crispy and cheesy refried bean tacos feature a smoky black bean filling paired with crunchy red cabbage, creamy avocado, salty cheese, and fresh cilantro. Ready in 15 minutes, so they're great for weeknights and/or meal-prep!
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 183kcal
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan
- 1 potato masher or fork
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (16-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheese (pepper jack or Mexican-style cheese)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
Garnish
- 1 avocado, smashed
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and allow it to become translucent, about 1 minute.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Adjust heat to medium-low and add black beans. Using a potato masher or fork, mash around ¾ of beans.
- Add diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and spices. Cook for several minutes or until cheese has become melted.
- Toast tortillas: over a medium flame, place tortillas directly over burner one at a time until nicely charred (flipping once using tongs), around 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos with black bean filling, smashed avocado, shredded cabbage, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover taco filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Wrap tortillas in foil and store in the fridge separately.
- How to reheat: Place bean mixture in a skillet over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, until heated through. Tortillas can be wrapped in foil and warmed in a 350 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
- How to freeze: Place completely cooled bean mixture into a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months (tortillas can be frozen separately). To thaw, place in refrigerator overnight and follow reheating instructions above.
- Char tortillas over an open flame. If you have a gas stovetop or grill, I highly recommend giving your tortillas a good char for extra flavor. Just a few seconds on each side is all that's needed!
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg