Crispy Zucchini Black Bean Tacos
Total Time
45 mins
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
12 tacos
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1 medium (12-ounce) zucchini, diced into 1-cm pieces
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon each: fine sea salt, ground cumin
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup beer or vegetable broth
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon each: fine sea salt, ground cumin
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Preparation
Chef’s notes
If you choose to use corn tortillas, it’s best to give them a quick steam to soften them before assembling the tacos so that they don’t accidentally tear.
Be sure to sample a small spoonful of the filling before assembling the tacos to be sure that it is seasoned to your liking, since it’s difficult to add extra seasoning once the tacos have been cooked.
The black bean zucchini filling has a tendency to expand slightly when cooked, so just add a moderate amount of filling to the tacos so that it doesn’t completely ooze out into the pan.
A nonstick pan is very helpful and forgiving when making tacos, since the tortillas and cheesy filling can have a tendency to stick to the pan if it’s not properly oiled.
The crispy tortilla shells will begin to soften the longer they sit out, so it’s best to enjoy these tacos immediately while they’re still nice and hot.