Vegetarian Texas Tacos Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Texas Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons chili powder; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans or (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup salsa (medium or hot); salt; hot sauce; 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 20 taco shells, heated; Toppings; salsa; diced zucchini; shredded lettuce; cilantro leaf; diced avocado, tossed with a; 1 dash lime; grated cheddar cheese; sliced green onion; red bell peppers or yellow bell pepper; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans or (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup salsa (medium or hot)
salt
hot sauce
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
20 taco shells, heated
Toppings
salsa
diced zucchini
shredded lettuce
cilantro leaf
diced avocado, tossed with a
1 dash lime
grated cheddar cheese
sliced green onion
red bell peppers or yellow bell pepper
lime wedge

1
In a large skillet, heat the oil, over medium heat.
2
Add in the onion and garlic; saute, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the onion is clear.
3
Add in the cumin and chili powder; stir for about 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the beans and salsa; mash with the back of a wooden spoon or a potato masher until the mixture is your preferred state of chunky or smooth.
5
Season with salt and hot sauce to taste.
6
Transfer bean mixture to a casserole dish.
7
Top with 1/3 cup shredded cheese.
8
Cook at 350u00b0F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through and starts to brown.
9
Remove from oven.
10
I let everyone assemble their own tacos and set out the bean mixture, taco shells, and all the toppings out on the table.
11
Here is how I make mine: I spoon the bean mixture into the taco shell, then add salsa, lettuce, avocado and cheese; then I squeeze a little lime over the top.
12
Feel free to add as many or as few toppings as your shell will hold.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 4 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Texas Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Vegetarian Texas Tacos

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