The smoky chipotle crema pulls double duty, in the filling and as the tacos creamy sauce.
This easy and delicious dinner is perfect for a weeknight or as crowd-pleasing party food.
Keep reading for our expert tips on how to prep your filling, smart ingredient substitutions and more!
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Prepare Crispy Black Bean Tacos:Preheat oven to 450F with racks in top third and lower third positions.
Generously coat 2 large rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray.
Wrap 8 tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave on High until warm and pliable, about 30 seconds.
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Arrange 4 tortillas on each baking sheet in a single layer.
Fold the tortillas in half, covering the bean mixture, and gently press to ensure they stay folded.
Serve with the remaining 12 cup crema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Freshly made tacos are far superior in flavor and texture.
If you anticipate having leftovers, it is best to keep all the ingredients in separate containers.
For this recipe, you will use only 2 chipotles and 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce.
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There are so many delicious side dishes that pair well with tacos.
Serve them with some delicious sides likeMexican Cauliflower Rice,Cilantro-Lime Green Cabbage SlaworEsquites (Mexican Corn).
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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