# Baked Black Bean Taco

A simple, healthy, and quick way to turn black beans into beautiful baked tacos, full of fiber and protein.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large white onion
- 4 garlic clove
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano/basil
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 large carrot
- 1 jar black beans
- 1 cup stock
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- corn tortillas
- 1 handful soaked cashews
- few tbsp nutritional yeast
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- fresh coriander

## Instructions

1. Fry the roughly chopped onion and garlic until starting to brown.
2. Add the spices (paprika, oregano/basil, cumin) and tomato paste, then toast for a few more minutes.
3. Add the grated carrot and black beans, then fry quickly.
4. Add the stock and simmer until reduced.
5. Mash the mixture into a chunky consistency.
6. Place a few tablespoons of the bean mixture in a corn tortilla.
7. Fold the tortilla over, spray with oil, and bake or air fry until crispy.
8. Blend the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for the cashew cheese sauce.
9. Serve the baked tacos garnished with fresh coriander and the cashew cheese sauce.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- spatula
- potato masher
- blender
- baking sheet
- air fryer (optional)
- bowl

## Tips

- Beans are full of fibre and protein, and are cheap.
- Meat has protein but no fibre; beans offer both protein and fibre without cholesterol, reducing risks of cancers, heart and bowel diseases.
- Using beans is a healthier and cheaper option.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOq7qVSDHxI/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4d00c725-1593-4e0e-adf3-fb2f9ba81a8e
- Extracted: 2025-09-27

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