Black Bean & Toasted Corn Tacos Recipe

Name: Black Bean & Toasted Corn Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked black beans; 1/2 cup prepared salsa; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 2 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided; 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 4 6-inch corn tortillas; 12 baby spinach leaves; 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 2 small green onions, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup); 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup cooked black beans
1/2 cup prepared salsa
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
2 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
4 6-inch corn tortillas
12 baby spinach leaves
1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
2 small green onions, finely chopped ( 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese, optional

1
Bring beans, salsa, garlic, and 1 tsp.
2
cumin to a simmer in saucepan.
3
Reduce heat to medium low, and cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until soft.
4
Remove from heat, and mash with fork to crush beans for creamier filling, if desired.
5
Heat skillet over medium-high heat, and coat with olive oil cooking spray.
6
Wrap corn in paper towels, and squeeze out excess water.
7
Add corn to skillet in single layer, and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tsp.
8
cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
9
Cook 5 to 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring frequently.
10
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350F.
11
Toast tortillas in toaster oven 1 minute to soften.
12
Alternately, bake tortillas on taco baking rack in oven 7 to 10 minutes, or until crisp.
13
Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup beans, 1/4 cup corn, 3 spinach leaves, red pepper strips, cilantro, and green onions.
14
Top each taco with 1 Tbs.
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cheese, if using.
16
Serve immediately, or pack into lunch container, and chill.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cooked black beans, 1/2 cup prepared salsa, 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), 2 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, divided, and more.

Yes, Black Bean & Toasted Corn Tacos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Bean & Toasted Corn Tacos

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