Carrot-and-Black Bean Crispy Tacos

Name: Carrot-and-Black Bean Crispy Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, diced; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. medium carrots, cut into 3" to 4" sticks; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 8 whole-grain taco shells, warmed; Sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped fresh cilantro and radishes, for serving

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Aug 3, 2016

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Carrot-and-Black Bean Crispy Tacos Recipe

Becky Luigart-Stayner, Food Styling By: Marian Cooper Cairns and Lindsey Fine Lower

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Dig into vegetarian tacos with tons of fresh flavor.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, diced
1 tsp. chili powder
1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb. medium carrots, cut into 3" to 4" sticks
1 tsp. ground cumin
8 whole-grain taco shells, warmed
Sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped fresh cilantro and radishes, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add black beans and 1/3 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes. Mash beans with the back of the spoon until thick. Stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, toss carrots with cumin and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until just tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Step 3Divide beans and carrots between taco shells. Top with avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, and radishes. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

PER SERVING: protein: 8 g; fat: 17 g; carbohydrate: 42 g; fiber: 10 g; sodium: 261 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg; calories: 334.

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