Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable Black Beans and Corn Taco Cups, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible taco cups are a harmonious blend of zesty black beans, succulent corn, and a medley of vibrant seasonings, all nestled in crispy wonton shells. Accompanying this delightful main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Pico de Gallo, a creamy Avocado Crema, and a tangy Cilantro Lime Crema. With these accompaniments, you can customize your taco cups to suit your unique palate, creating a personalized flavor experience that will leave you craving more.
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EASY BLACK BEAN TACOS
Make these simple tacos tonight! They're easy, inexpensive and quite versatile-start with a base of seasoned black beans, top with crisp cabbage and finish it off with a delicious yogurt-based sauce (find several other sauce options within the post). Recipe yields about 10 hearty tacos, and could easily be halved.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the black beans: We're going to use the cooking liquid from one can of beans (or substitute 1/3 cup water for the cooking liquid). Rinse and drain the other can of beans. Once the beans are ready to go, warm the olive oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the cumin, garlic and salt. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in the can of beans with all of its liquid (or 1/3 cup water). Stir to combine. Mash up a portion of the beans with a potato masher or serving fork. Cook for a few minutes, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a simmer. Mash up the beans once more, then add the rinsed and drained beans.
- Stir to combine. Simmer for a few minutes, then reduce the heat to a bare minimum while we finish the remaining ingredients. Cover the pot, and stir it every few minutes so the beans don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- To make the "crema": Combine the yogurt, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine. If desired, add hot sauce, to taste. Set aside.
- Warm the tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat in batches, flipping to warm each side. Alternatively, you can warm them directly over a low flame on a gas range. Stack the warmed tortillas on a plate and cover with a tea towel to keep warm.
- Soften the cabbage just a bit by sprinkling it with a couple dashes of salt. Then use your hands to "massage" it by scrunching up handfuls of cabbage until it is slightly wilted and fragrant.
- Finally, assemble your tacos: Spread a layer of beans down the center of each tortilla, followed by a small handful of cabbage, a generous drizzle of sauce, and sprinkles of cheese and cilantro and/or green onion. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 of 10 tacos, Calories 257 calories, Sugar 3.2 g, Sodium 502.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 12.3 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg
BLACK BEAN AND SWEET CORN TACOS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat and saute the red onion and garlic until softened, around 5 minutes. Add the cumin and cook for another minute. Drain the beans into a colander and rinse under cold water. Add to the pan and stir to combine with the other ingredients. Using a potato masher roughly mash the beans to bind them with the onions and garlic, but not too much, so you still retain some of the bean texture.
- Place the taco shells on a foil-lined baking sheet and put them in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to warm.
- Meanwhile make the salad. Put all of the chopped and diced salad ingredients into a bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, lime juice and salt, using a fork. Pour over the salad and toss gently making sure everything is lightly coated in the dressing.
- When the taco shells are warm, remove them from the oven.
- Divide the bean mix evenly among the 4 tacos, top each one with a couple of slices of pickled jalapeno, a quarter of the sweet corn and a quarter of the salad and garnish with cilantro leaves. Devour.
CRUNCHY TACO CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: lean ground beef, taco seasoning, diced tomato, diced green chilies, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, large flour tortillas
Provided by Iris Tian
Categories Appetizers
Yield 12 taco cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and drain any remaining fat. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add taco seasoning, tomatoes and green chiles to the ground beef and stir to combine.
- Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
- Cut flour tortillas into a square shape and cut each into 4 smaller equally sized square pieces.
- Generously coat a standard size muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Line each cup of prepared muffin tin with a tortilla sheet.
- Add 1.5 tablespoons taco mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Press down and add another layer of tortilla sheet, taco mixture, and a final layer of cheese.
- Lightly brush the top edges of the tortilla with cooking oil.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until cups are heated through and edges are golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 1 gram
SPICY BLACK BEAN AND CORN TACOS
Ripe summer corn is so delicious, so fresh, and so full of flavor, you can enjoy it raw. Filled with black beans, avocado, and raw corn marinated in bright lime juice along with jalapeño, cilantro, and toasted nuts and seeds, these hearty tacos make an easy to cook, easy to eat weeknight dinner.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories No Meat, No Problem Vegetarian Taco Bean Corn Hazelnut Cilantro Avocado Dinner Summer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toast hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice corn off cobs into a large bowl (you should have about 2 cups kernels). Add toasted nuts and seeds, jalapeño, red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup oil, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt; toss to combine.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until onion starts to release moisture and turns translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, cumin, 1/3 cup water, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Cover and cook until liquid is reduced and beans soften, about 5 minutes. Uncover, add 1/3 cup water, and use the back of a fork to mash up about half of beans.
- Working one at a time, warm tortillas with tongs directly over a gas burner over medium heat, turning often, until lightly charred and puffed in spots, about 45 seconds per side. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave in 20-second bursts until warm.) Transfer to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm.
- Whisk sour cream and remaining 2 Tbsp. lime juice in a small bowl. Fill tortillas with bean mixture, then top with corn salsa, avocado, and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with sour cream mixture and serve with lime wedges alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Corn salsa and beans can be made 3 days ahead; store separately, cover, and chill. Bring corn salsa to room temperature. Reheat beans in skillet before serving.
BLACK BEAN AND CORN TACOS
We eat meatless meals a few times a week, so I replaced the beef with nutty brown rice to bulk up these tacos. Sometimes I also like to swap in quinoa for the rice. -Kristin Rimkus, Snohomish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a lightly oiled large nonstick skillet, saute onion and peppers until crisp-tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, cabbage, corn, taco seasoning, lime juice and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in rice; heat through., Spoon bean mixture into taco shells. Top with cheese and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked black beans and corn. You can find these in the canned goods section of your grocery store.
- If you're using fresh black beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook evenly.
- If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
- To make the taco cups ahead of time, simply bake them according to the recipe instructions and then let them cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat them in the oven or microwave.
- These taco cups are also great for meal prep. Simply assemble them ahead of time and then store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to eat, simply reheat them in the oven or microwave.
Conclusion:
Black Bean and Corn Taco Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day. Plus, they're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. So next time you're looking for a fun and tasty recipe, give these Black Bean and Corn Taco Cups a try!
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